The Montclair Kimberley Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day
school located on three campuses, each with its own character, linked by strong traditions dating to 1887. Our
predecessor schools, Montclair Academy, The Kimberley School and
Brookside School, are described in
MKA's History. Our mission is
described in
Our Common Purpose.
The Montclair Kimberley Academy seeks students who are likely to find
success in our challenging, college-preparatory curriculum. We consider
each candidate separately from all others and look for individual
strengths and learning styles. The Admissions Committee reviews
objective and subjective data gathered from the student’s current
school and from the admissions process.
In addition to the paramount criteria of academic achievement and
personal integrity, applicants’ involvement in the arts, athletics and
and their communities are looked upon favorably. MKA welcomes
candidates of all ethnic, religious and racial origins and, in
compliance with law, does not discriminate in any of its practices.
At the Primary School, the Admissions Committee seeks candidates and
families to join a joyful and highly effective community of learners.
Upper and Middle School applicants are evaluated for their readiness
for a highly challenging, stimulating and broad academic and
extracurricular program. We believe that our parents’ cooperation with
and support for the school’s practices and goals improve their
children’s learning and look for this in the admissions process.
MKA is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and
Schools and is a double recipient of the United States Department of
Education Blue Ribbon School Award, including a rare and prestigious
Special Distinction for Ethics and Character Education.
For information, contact John Zurcher, the Director of Admissions and
Financial Aid, Lauren Lambert, the Associate Director of Admissions
and Financial Aid, or Zandi Nammack, the Primary School Admissions Associate.
