Type
Day
School
Montclair Kimberley Academy
Siviq Rank#55Day
Day17 AP Courses
Enrollment
1,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Local / Regional
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Independent day school in Montclair, New Jersey, serving Pre-K through 12. The profile reports 176 faculty members, 446 Upper School students, average class size of 14, 17 AP subjects offered, and mean SAT/ACT results of 1364/30 for the Class of 2025. MKA does not rank students or weight grades.
College Counseling
College Counseling Office includes Director Louise Maxwell; Counselors Deanna Donnelly, Maryanne Kesler, and Amy Shapiro; Office Manager Doreen Perna; and Athletic Liaison Timothy Cook.
Advanced Coursework
All Honors, AP and Post-AP courses are highlighted. Enrollment in AP courses is by faculty invitation only and all students are required to take the corresponding exam in May. Students may not request any AP or Post-AP course against recommendation.
Matriculation Notes
College Matriculation (Classes 2022-2025): Two or more MKA graduates matriculated at the listed colleges and universities upon graduation. Bold type represents schools with three or more graduates.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
41st percentile
Higher reported academic program than 41% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
44th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 44% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
29th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 29% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
57th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 57% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
45th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 45% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
0th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 0% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 4-8
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 17
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,364
- Average ACT
- 30
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- MKA does not rank its students.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- MKA does not weight grades. Only graded courses taken at MKA are used in the GPA calculation.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- MKA generally maintains confidentiality in discipline matters, but students and counselors respond honestly to college application questions about disciplinary record. MKA notifies institutions when a student has been separated from school for more than five days; colleges with active applications or offers are notified of the date of suspension, withdrawal, or dismissal.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$102,158,244
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$7,221,669
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$53,274,848
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$50,738
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head Of School
Nigel Furlonge
Head Of Upper School
David C. Flocco, Ed.D.
Director
Louise Maxwell
Institutional
Contacts
Director
Louise Maxwell
Counselor
Deanna Donnelly
Counselor
Maryanne Kesler
Counselor
Amy Shapiro
Office Manager
Doreen Perna
Athletic Liaison
Timothy Cook
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
310815
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Montclair Kimberley Academy Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclair Kimberley Academy?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Montclair Kimberley Academy.
What grades does Montclair Kimberley Academy offer?
Montclair Kimberley Academy currently reports serving grades PK-12.
Is Montclair Kimberley Academy a day school or a boarding school?
Montclair Kimberley Academy is a private school.
Does Montclair Kimberley Academy offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 17 AP courses at Montclair Kimberley Academy.
Which colleges show up most often for Montclair Kimberley Academy?
The current school profile highlights Amherst College as one of the top reported college destinations for Montclair Kimberley Academy.
What does MKA require to graduate?
Students need 120 credits to graduate, including 4 years of English, 3 years each of a single world language, math, history, and science, plus Fine and Performing Arts and Health/Wellness/PE requirements.
How credentialed is the faculty at MKA?
The profile says MKA has 176 faculty members, and 88% of them hold advanced degrees.
Who’s on the college counseling team?
MKA lists a director, three counselors, an office manager, and an athletic liaison in its College Counseling Office.
How does MKA handle discipline issues during the college application process?
Students and counselors answer college application questions about discipline honestly. If a student is separated from school for more than five days, MKA says it notifies colleges where that student has active applications or an offer of admission.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • Average Class Size • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF cdn.usa.digistormhosting.com/mka-us-nj-1272-website-2025/content/Academics/school-profile-2025-26.pdf?v=1760579611 | Official Linked File | May 11, 2026 | Average Class Size |
| Tuition | Montclair Kimberley Academy www.mka.org/admissions/tuition | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Founded Year • Grades Served |
| Working at MKA | Montclair Kimberley Academy www.mka.org/about/working-at-mka | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Grades Served |
| After-School Programs | Montclair Kimberley Academy www.mka.org/admissions/parents/afterschool | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Montclair Kimberley Academy: Top Tier… | Montclair Kimberley Academy www.mka.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | AP Courses • Enrollment • Faculty Count • Grades Served • Student-Teacher Ratio |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.mka.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.mka.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.mka.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.mka.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics at MKA | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/academics/academics-at-mka | supplemental_backfill |
| Co-Curricular Clubs | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/academics/clubs | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.mka.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.mka.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| Welcome to MKA | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/admissions/welcome-to-mka | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.mka.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling Office | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/academics/upper/college-counseling-office | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | cdn.usa.digistormhosting.com/mka-us-nj-1272-website-2025/content/Academics/school-profile-2025-26.pdf?v=1760579611 | page_scan |
| Faculty & Staff Directory | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/about/directory | supplemental_backfill |
| Working at MKA | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/about/working-at-mka | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions Events | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/admissions/events | supplemental_backfill |
| Tuition | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/admissions/tuition | supplemental_backfill |
| Montclair Kimberley Academy: Top Tier… | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org | existing |
| After-School Programs | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/admissions/parents/afterschool | supplemental_backfill |
| Welcome to MKA | Montclair Kimberley Academy | www.mka.org/admissions/welcome-to-mka | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 4-8 | Grades 4-8) Middle School Math Teacher Leave Replacement: April 6-June 5, 2026 Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA), an innovative, Jr-K–12, independent day school in northern New Jersey with a strong national reputation, Apple Distinguished School recognition, a celebrated 1:1 learning program, and a strong tradition of internal professional development, seeks a full-time math teacher to teach two (2) sections of Introduction to Algebra and two (2) sections of Algebra 1B in the Middle School for the 2026-27 school year |
| Lowest Grade | -1 | PK-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | PK-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | PK-12 |
| Boarding Status | Day | Montclair Kimberley Academy is one of the largest independent day schools in New Jersey... |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | Montclair Kimberley Academy is one of the largest independent day schools in New Jersey... |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1050 | 1050 Students from 86 Communities |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16 | 16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio |
| Founded Year | 1969 | founded in 1969 |
| School Leadership | - | Head Of School Nigel Furlonge 973-509-7935 [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | Louise Maxwell, Director 973-842-2802 [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 310815 |
| AP Courses | 17 | The Class of 2025 took 396 exams in 17 subjects... MKA offers AP courses and exams in the following subjects: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition; Chinese Language and Culture, French Language and Culture, Latin, Spanish Language and Culture; Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Calculus AB/BC, Computer Science A, Statistics; Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1, Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism; Music Theory and Studio Art. |
| Average Class Size | 14 | average class size of 14 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | Honors courses are accelerated courses for qualified students who have shown exceptional ability and who work well independently. |
| Advanced Course Notes | All Honors, AP and Post-AP courses are highlighted. Enrollment in AP courses is by faculty invitation only and all students are required to take the corresponding exam in May. Students may not request any AP or Post-AP course against recommendation. | All Honors, AP and Post-AP courses are highlighted... Enrollment in AP courses is by faculty invitation only and all students are required to take the corresponding exam in May. Students may not request any AP or Post-AP course against recommendation. |
| Faculty Count | 12 | 12 FACULTY |
| College Counseling Summary | College Counseling Office includes Director Louise Maxwell; Counselors Deanna Donnelly, Maryanne Kesler, and Amy Shapiro; Office Manager Doreen Perna; and Athletic Liaison Timothy Cook. | College Counseling Office ... Louise Maxwell, Director ... Deanna Donnelly, Counselor ... Maryanne Kesler, Counselor ... Amy Shapiro, Counselor ... Doreen Perna, Office Manager ... Timothy Cook, Athletic Liaison |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1364 | SAT Reasoning ... Total (1600) 1364 (Distribution represents scores for the Class of 2025 only) |
| Average ACT | 30 | ACT ... Composite (36) 30 (Distribution represents scores for the Class of 2025 only) |
| Matriculation Summary | College Matriculation (Classes 2022-2025): Two or more MKA graduates matriculated at the listed colleges and universities upon graduation. Bold type represents schools with three or more graduates. | College Matriculation (Classes 2022-2025). Two or more MKA graduates matriculated at the following colleges and universities upon graduation. Bold type represents schools with three or more graduates. |
| Top Colleges | - | Amherst College 2+ graduates; Babson College 2+ graduates; Bates College 2+ graduates; Boston College 2+ graduates; Boston University 2+ graduates; Bucknell University 2+ graduates; University of California, Berkeley 2+ graduates; University of California, Irvine 2+ graduates; Carnegie Mellon University 2+ graduates; College of Charleston 2+ graduates; University of Chicago 2+ graduates; Clemson University 2+ graduates; Colby College 2+ graduates; Colgate University 2+ graduates; University of Colorado, Boulder 2+ graduates; Columbia University 2+ graduates; Cornell University 2+ graduates; Dartmouth College 2+ graduates; Denison University 2+ graduates; Duke University 2+ graduates; Elon University 2+ graduates; Emerson College 2+ graduates; Emory University 2+ graduates; University of Florida 2+ graduates; Fordham University 2+ graduates; George Washington University 2+ graduates; Georgetown University 2+ graduates; Gettysburg College 2+ graduates; University of Hartford 2+ graduates; Harvard University 2+ graduates; Haverford College 2+ graduates; Howard University 2+ graduates; Indiana University 2+ graduates; Johns Hopkins University 2+ graduates; Kenyon College 2+ graduates; Lafayette College 2+ graduates; Lehigh University 2+ graduates; University of Maryland 2+ graduates; University of Miami 2+ graduates; University of Michigan 2+ graduates; Montclair State University 2+ graduates; New York University 2+ graduates; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 2+ graduates; Northeastern University 2+ graduates; Northwestern University 2+ graduates; Oberlin College 2+ graduates; Ohio State University 2+ graduates; Pennsylvania State University 2+ graduates; University of Pennsylvania 2+ graduates; University of Pittsburgh 2+ graduates; Pratt Institute 2+ graduates; Princeton University 2+ graduates; Rhode Island School of Design 2+ graduates; Rice University 2+ graduates; University of Richmond 2+ graduates; University of Rochester 2+ graduates; Rutgers University 2+ graduates; San Diego State University 2+ graduates; Savannah College of Art and Design 2+ graduates; Skidmore College 2+ graduates; University of South Carolina 2+ graduates; University of Southern California 2+ graduates; Spelman College 2+ graduates; Stanford University 2+ graduates; Stevens Institute of Technology 2+ graduates; Syracuse University 2+ graduates; Temple University 2+ graduates; University of Texas, Austin 2+ graduates; Tufts University 2+ graduates; Tulane University 2+ graduates; University of Vermont 2+ graduates; University of Virginia 2+ graduates; University of Wisconsin 2+ graduates; Vanderbilt University 2+ graduates; Vassar College 2+ graduates; Villanova University 2+ graduates; Virginia Polytechnic Institute 2+ graduates; Wake Forest University 2+ graduates; William & Mary 2+ graduates; Williams College 2+ graduates; Yale University 2+ graduates |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | MKA does not rank its students. | MKA does not weight grades or rank its students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | MKA does not rank its students. |
| Weighted Grades | No | MKA does not weight grades or rank its students. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | MKA does not weight grades. Only graded courses taken at MKA are used in the GPA calculation. | MKA does not weight grades or rank its students. Only graded courses taken at MKA are used in the GPA calculation. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | MKA generally maintains confidentiality in discipline matters, but students and counselors respond honestly to college application questions about disciplinary record. MKA notifies institutions when a student has been separated from school for more than five days; colleges with active applications or offers are notified of the date of suspension, withdrawal, or dismissal. | Many college applications pose questions about a candidate’s high school disciplinary record to which students and college counselors will respond honestly... It is also MKA’s policy to notify institutions when a student has been separated from the school for a period of more than five days. All colleges at which the student has active applications or at which the student is holding an offer of admission will be notified only of the date of suspension, withdrawal, or dismissal. |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | regional | regional |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Explicitly described as an independent day school; boarding status reported as Day.; Upper School enrollment is 446 students; Class of 2026 has 113 students.; 17 AP subjects offered, with Honors and Post-AP courses also reported.; AP enrollment is by faculty invitation only; students may not request AP or Post-AP against recommendation.; All AP students are required to sit for the corresponding AP exam.; Class of 2025 took 396 AP exams in 17 subjects.; AP results: 90% of exams scored 3 or higher and 65% scored 4 or 5.; Mean testing for Class of 2025: SAT 1364 and ACT 30.; School reports no class rank and no weighted grades.; College Counseling Office includes 1 director, 3 counselors, an office manager, and an athletic liaison.; Students come from more than 85 communities in New Jersey and New York.; No financial-aid participation percentages are reported.; Testing policy for applicants is not reported.; College matriculation is reported across Classes 2022-2025, with two or more graduates attending a wide range of colleges including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, Penn, Duke, Chicago, Northwestern, Williams, Amherst, and others. |