The Best Environment for Young Minds to Grow
Montessori Academy, founded in 1965, is the oldest Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredited Montessori School in New Jersey, and the only AMI accredited school in South Jersey.
Why do so many families choose Montessori?
Our Programs
Toddler
18 months to 3 years
Primary
2.9 years - 6 years
Elementary
6 years - 12 years
We chose it for all three of our children because we believe it is the best learning environment.
-Jennifer Levas, Parent
Visit us!
We invite you to visit our school, meet the teachers, and observe the children in their classrooms. We encourage you to ask questions learn about the opportunities available at all levels of our programs.
The Rooster’s Crow
Friday, 2/14 -
1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP open
Monday, 2/17 - President's day - school closed - no ECP
Wednesday, 2/26 - LifeTouch spring pictures - uniforms optional
Monday, 3/4 -
Elementary bake sale - 7:30am - 8:30am
Friday, 3/7 - Upper elementary community service
Monday, 3/31 - Eid ail-Fitr - school closed - ECP open
Monday, 4/14 - Thursday, 4/17
- Upper elementary SAT 10 testing
Friday, 4/18 - Good Friday - school closed - no ECP
Monday, 4/21 - Friday, 4/25 - Spring break - school closed - ECP open
Friday, 5/2 - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP open
Tuesday, 5/6 - Elementary bake sale - 7:30am - 8:30am
Friday, 5/9 - Upper elementary community service
Thursday, 5/15 & Friday, 5/16 - Parent/Teacher conferences - School closed - no ECP
Friday, 5/23 - 1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP open
Monday, 5/26 - Memorial day - school closed - no ECP
Friday, 6/13 - Year end festivities - 5:30pm
Tuesday, 6/17 - Last day, 1/2 day, noon dismissal - ECP closed
Wednesday, 6/18 - Friday, 6/20 - School closed - ECP closed
Monday, 6/23 - First day of summer program
Friday, 7/4 - Independence day, summer program closed
Recent Blogs
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Montessori or Conventional:
What’s Best For Your Family?
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