Best Public Schools in Montclair, NJ

The city of Montclair, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this district generally perform well, with several standout institutions like Montclair High School and Glenfield Middle School ranking in the top quarter of New Jersey schools. The Montclair Public School District as a whole is ranked 151 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, indicating strong overall performance.

Montclair High School stands out with its 91.3% four-year graduation rate, low 1.0% dropout rate, and strong performance on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts. Glenfield Middle School and Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building also excel, with 4-star ratings and impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. While the schools generally perform well in English Language Arts, their math performance is more mixed, with some schools like Montclair High School having lower math proficiency rates.

The schools in Montclair have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 7.1 to 13.4, and per-student spending that varies from $9,854 at Montclair High School to $11,719 to $13,652 at the elementary and middle schools. However, all of the schools in Montclair have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is an area for potential improvement.