b'2025-2026Matters School GuideSee what our area schools have to offerSCHOOL/LOCATION CONTACT AGES ABOUT THE SCHOOL EARLY & PRIVATE EDUCATIONAoPS Academy Shanika Semexant-Audige Grades 1-12 AoPS (Art of Problem Solving) Academy is an after-school 788 Morris Turnpike, first floor Campus Director enrichment program designed to teach problem-solving skills Short Hills 862-206-4667 through advanced math and language arts courses. The program millburn@aopsacademy.org emphasizes inquiry-based learning, fostering critical thinking and encouraging students to actively pursue solutions. AoPS Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, ensuring a high-quality educational experience.Far Brook School Emi Ithen Ages 3-Grade 8 Far Brooks progressive approach integrates science, math, 52 Great Hills Road Director of Enrollmentliteracy, technology and art, harnessing childrens innate curiosity Short Hills Management and joy as a catalyst for a powerful learning experience. On 9.5 973-379-3442 acres of woods and wetlands, students explore the natural world farbrook.org with purpose. Within a richly diverse community grounded in social justice, they are challenged, supported and truly known. KinderGan Preschool Frumie Bogomilsky Ages 23 months-5KinderGan Preschool seeks to create a stimulating and enriching 113 Parker Avenue Director years educational environment for every child. Its comprehensive and Maplewood 973-763-7455 developmentally appropriate program is designed to promote kinderganpreschool.org each childs intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth. KinderGan is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes a preschool day as well as childcare hours. MontclairEmily Kohan Ages 3-Grade 8 Montclair Cooperative School keeps children at the center of Cooperative School Director of Enrollmentschool life and engages parents in their childrens education. At 65 Chestnut Street Management the heart of its progressive approach is the belief that children Montclair 973-783-4955 thrive in an environment that honors individuality and community, emilyk@montclaircoop.orgself and others. The partnership between students, families and montclaircoop.org teachers contributes to the life of the school in ways that benefit all who enter. Open House: Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m. Morrow MemorialAriel Dutra Ages 2-5 Morrow is a co-operative preschool offering a creative, play-Preschool Director based curriculum that encourages exploration and growth. It 600 Ridgewood Road 973-763-5460 provides a happy, safe and nurturing environment that lays the Maplewood morrowpreschool.org foundation for lifelong learning by promoting the core values of love, patience, kindness, curiosity and self-esteem. Co-op, partial co-op and non-co-op classes are offered for 2 to 5-year-olds and a non-co-op Kinderbridge program is available for 5- to 6-year-olds.Our Lady of SorrowsJudy A. Foley Grades Pre-K-8 Our Lady of Sorrows School seeks to enhance the learning School Principal experience by encouraging students to recognize their talents 172 Academy Street 973-762-5169 and maximize their impact on the world as lifelong learners and South Orange ourladyofsorrowsschool.org future leaders committed to the values rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith. Additional offerings include STEM, technology, junior high accelerated math, student council, art, fine arts with an annual spring musical, and an impressive sports program.40/ matters magazine / school 2025'