South Orange Country Day School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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SOCDS is a culturally-diverse private preschool offering a Montessori learning experience for students from 2 1/2 years of age through Kindergarten.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 79 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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South Orange Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	South Orange Country Day School
Nursery	16
Pre-K	44
Kind	19

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Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is for full day 8:45am-3:30pm. Half day and extended care available.

Admissions Director

Annemarie Maini

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School Notes

We strive to engender wonder and excitement about learning. Our students work with materials designed to appeal to a child's senses, especially touch and sight. Our classrooms are filled with stimulating and attractive materials arranged within easy reach. Each student is encouraged to investigate the world so that learning becomes natural and joyful. Special games teach science, mathematics, language, social skills and confidence. Child's play becomes serious learning! Classes meet from 8:45am to 3:30pm, M-F. Half-day programs are available. Attuned to the busy schedules of modern parents, SOCDS also offers supervised before-school care starting at 7:30am and after-school care until 6:30pm. The school features a full summer camp program with weekly themes.

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