Top 3 Best South Orange Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 497 students in South Orange, NJ (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,127 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in South Orange, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in South Orange, NJ include Our Lady Of Sorrows School, South Orange Country Day School and Weekday School.
50% of private schools in South Orange, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked South Orange Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
South Orange Country Day School
Montessori School
461 Vose Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-6451
Grades: PK-K
| 117 students
Weekday School
111 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 617-1877
Grades: NS-5
| 26 students
Beth Elementary Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
222 Irvington Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 763-0113
Grades: NS-PK
| 91 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Orange, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in South Orange, NJ include Our Lady Of Sorrows School, South Orange Country Day School and Weekday School.
How many private schools are located in South Orange, NJ?
4 private schools are located in South Orange, NJ.
What percentage of students in South Orange, NJ go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in South Orange, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Orange, NJ?
50% of private schools in South Orange, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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