BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bradford Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Montclair Public School District school district, located in UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ with about 430 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 34 teachers, Bradford Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bradford Elementary School is a highly-regarded public institution located in the affluent Upper Montclair section of New Jersey. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Montclair Public Schools district, which is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, the arts, and the implementation of a diverse, theme-based magnet school system. The school is situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood, benefiting from a supportive community atmosphere and a strong tradition of parental involvement.
Academically, Bradford is known for maintaining high standards and fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its rigorous curriculum, which is supported by a dedicated faculty focused on personalized learning strategies. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school integrates enrichment opportunities that reflect Montclair’s broader educational philosophy, often encouraging creative thinking, community service, and collaborative learning to prepare its students for their transition into the district’s middle school programs.
For more information, contact Bradford Elementary School at (973) 509-4155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ with about 430 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montclair Public School District
- Total Students:
- 430
- Teachers:
- 34.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 430 students
- White
- 60.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- Asian
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Female
- 43.7%
- Male
- 56.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.