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Montclair, NJ is located on the first mountain of the Watchung Mountains. Many parts of town offer excellent views of the NYC skyline with Manhattan being just 12 miles east. The population is approximately 38,000 and is very diverse. The town is noted for its historic architecture and has some 92 individually listed landmarks. The school system is an excellent one with 1 high school, 3 middle schools, and 7 elementary schools. The district is divided into an assortment of model magnet programs. The magnet system was put into place not only ensure a racially balanced environment but to allow parents and students a choice in terms of what they are most interested in learning at these early stages. The elementary schools are as follows: Nishuane (K-2) Gifted and Talented with Hillside picking up in the 3rd grade, leaning toward the performing arts. Watchung is a math and science magnet school, Northeast focuses on Global Studies, Edgemont is the only public Montessori school in New Jersey, Bradford is affiliated with Montclair State University and the Rand School focuses on environmental science. There are also plans in place for another elementary school to be built in the not too distant future.
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