Top 20 Best Middlesex County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 126 private schools serving 16,426 students in Middlesex County, NJ (there are 207 public schools, serving 126,231 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Middlesex County, NJ include The Wardlaw+Hartridge School, St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Calvary Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
35% of private schools in Middlesex County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Middlesex County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Photo - Bishop Ahr High School main entrance spring 2017
(Catholic)
(1)
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(11)
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Grades: PK-12
| 449 students
Al-Minhaal Academy
(Islamic)
(1)
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Grades: NS-12
| 317 students
An Noor Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
1000 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
Grades: NS-12
| 356 students
Assumption Catholic School
(Greek Orthodox)
Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
Grades: K-8
| 138 students
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
Grades: PK-10
| 380 students
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Darul Arqam School
Darul Arqam School Photo - Middle School Science Olympiad
(Islamic)
(1)
8 Thomas Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 238-0038
Grades: PK-12
| 259 students
Lake Nelson Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
Little Flower Montessori School
Montessori School
6 Kilmer Rd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 339-9041
Grades: PK-2
| 282 students
Montessori Academy & Learning Center
Montessori School
485 Georges Rd Ste 119
Dayton, NJ 08810
(732) 438-0400
Grades: PK-1
| 11 students
Noor-ul-iman School
(Islamic)
(1)
4137 Us Highway 1
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-1800
Grades: PK-12
| 530 students
Perth Amboy Catholic School
(Catholic)
500 State St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 442-9533
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva
(Jewish)
(1)
2 Harrison Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-5052
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
81 Throckmorton Ln
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 679-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
St. Augustine Of Canterbury School
(Catholic)
45 Henderson Rd
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-6042
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
St. Bartholomew School
(Catholic)
(3)
470 Ryders Ln
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-7105
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
St. Francis Cathedral School
(Catholic)
528 Main St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
St. Helena School
St. Helena School Photo - We are very proud of our students' talents!
(Catholic)
(1)
930 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
St. James School-woodbridge
(Catholic)
(3)
341 Amboy Ave
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-2090
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
(1)
420 Inman Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 388-1662
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Saint Joseph High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
(2)
333 Route 18
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 251-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Timothy Christian School
Timothy Christian School Photo - At Timothy Christian School, high school students mentor elementary students and develop sweet friendships.
(Christian)
(24)
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 446 students
Above And Beyond Child Care Center
Above And Beyond Child Care Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
201 South Third Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
Agapeland Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2707 Main St
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 727-7999
Grades: K
| 68 students
Alphabet Academy
Daycare / Preschool
186 Inman Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067
(908) 753-1505
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Alphabet Kidz
Daycare / Preschool
205 Union Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 469-1133
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Apple Hill Academy Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2500 Us Highway 9
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 679-2450
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Apple Montessori School
Montessori School
12 Center Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 395-6404
Grades: NS
| students
Apple Montessori School Of Edison
Apple Montessori School Of Edison Photo
Montessori School
(3)
2825 Woodbridge Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 494-4111
Grades: PK-K
| 181 students
30 Hillside Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 248-4142
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
Candyland, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
698 King Georges Road
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 738-4555
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Centenary Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
200 Hillside Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-5468
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Cheder Menachem
(Jewish)
1 Riva Ave
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-3322
Grades: PK-7
| 65 students
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Middlesex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Augusta St
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 721-0748
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
80 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 257-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
230 Prospect Plains Rd
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 409-6787
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
450 Drake Ave
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 356-6560
Grades: K-9
| 217 students
1 Sacred Heart Dr
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0632
Grades: K-9
| 199 students
45 Wilus Way
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 283-2824
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
167 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 545-1482
Grades: K-9
| 121 students
192 Sandford Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 249-7753
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
175 Somerset Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 846-8046
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
1715 Kenyon Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0556
Grades: 1-5
| 14 students
51 Park Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 235-0042
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
8998 State Route 18
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 952-8384
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Middlesex County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Middlesex County, NJ include The Wardlaw+Hartridge School, St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Calvary Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Middlesex County, NJ?
126 private schools are located in Middlesex County, NJ.
How diverse are private schools in Middlesex County, NJ?
Middlesex County, NJ private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Middlesex County, NJ go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Middlesex County, NJ?
35% of private schools in Middlesex County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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