Montclair Public School District

District Overview
Nestled in a thriving large suburban setting within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, the Montclair Public School District serves its local community from its central office at 22 Valley Road in Montclair, New Jersey. As a fully operational, traditional public school system, the district encompasses 11 school facilities that provide a continuous, high-quality educational pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to foster intellectual curiosity and personal growth at every stage of development, Montclair’s schools offer an inclusive and dynamic environment for students, prospective families, and community members alike.

Across its primary and secondary programs, the district educates 6,278 students backed by an exceptionally strong workforce of over 2,100 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive educator ecosystem includes more than 1,130 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 220 instructional aides, and approximately 750 dedicated support staff personnel. This rich staffing investment ensures low student-to-staff ratios, strong classroom support, and tailored instructional strategies. Montclair Public School District stands as a vibrant educational hub, combining robust academic resources with a deep commitment to student well-being and community achievement.
11
Total Schools
6,278
Total Students
1,135.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montclair Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,162
Hispanic980
Black1,116
Asian321
Two or More678
American Indian7
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    3,162 (50.4%)
  • Black
    1,116 (17.8%)
  • Hispanic
    980 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    678 (10.8%)
  • Asian
    321 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Montclair Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle3
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:6,278*
Teachers (FTE):1,135.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in Montclair Public School District
Found 11 Schools