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Montessori Learning Center

205 Franklin Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Montessori Learning Center offers programs for children from 2.5 to 6 years of age.
These include Toddler, Multi-Age and Kindergarten as well as special Enrichment programs for children enrolled in public kindergartens.
Children interact in a carefully planned, warm and pleasant environment with sensory rich materials designed to stimulate learning and retention.
The focus is on creating educational experiences that are interesting, challenging and fun for each child, while striking the optimum balance between free expression and structured limits.
Activities include a blend of independent work and group collaboration that helps students develop the physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills to thrive.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Maeve Manning
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Montessori Learning Center often compared to?
Montessori Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Little Crane Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Learning Center?
The application deadline for Montessori Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $16,810 for elementary schools and $20,306 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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