Looking for the best Montessori school in Jersey City? We ranked the top 4 schools in Jersey City, New York by verified Google rating, review volume and accreditation. Each campus listed below is an authentic Montessori program — many accredited by AMI, AMS or CCMA — serving toddler, primary and elementary ages. MontessoriCity verifies every school directly with the operator. Updated June 2026.
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Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Jersey City, New York.
View Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School full profile →Hamilton Park Montessori School, a NJ Non-Profit is a Montessori school located in Jersey City, New York.
View Hamilton Park Montessori School, a NJ Non-Profit full profile →Hudson Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Jersey City, New York.
View Hudson Montessori School full profile →Waterfront Montessori is a Montessori school located in Jersey City, New York.
View Waterfront Montessori full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Jersey City typically ranges from $9,000 to $25,000 per year depending on the program (toddler, primary or elementary), full vs half day, and accreditation. Contact each school directly for current rates.
AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) was founded by Maria Montessori and emphasizes strict adherence to her original method. AMS (American Montessori Society) is a U.S.-based organization that accepts a broader interpretation. Both are reputable; AMI tends to be more traditional.
Most Jersey City Montessori schools accept children from 18 months (toddler community) through age 12 (upper elementary). Primary or "Casa" classrooms typically start at age 2.5–3.
Most Montessori schools in Jersey City are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.