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Best New Jersey Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,008 private daycares & preschools serving 138,928 students in New Jersey.

The private daycares & preschools in New Jersey include Moorestown Friends School, Stuart Country Day School, and Cedar Hill Prep School.

The average tuition cost is $14,255, which is lower than the New Jersey average tuition cost of $16,953.

39% of private daycares & preschools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1008
# Students Served: 138,928

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1008
# Students Served: 138,928

New Jersey Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

1,008

Private Schools

138,928

Students

$14,255

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

40%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in New Jersey?

The private daycares & preschools in New Jersey include Moorestown Friends School, Stuart Country Day School, and Cedar Hill Prep School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in New Jersey?

1,008 private daycares & preschools are located in New Jersey.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in New Jersey?

The average tuition cost is $14,255, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,953.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in New Jersey?

New Jersey private daycares & preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is same as the New Jersey private school average of 40%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?

39% of private daycares & preschools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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