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Primoris Academy Photo - In the largest toy drive in Bergen County P.B.A. history, Primoris Academy donated over 50 toys to the Westwood Police Department. Toys were purchased using the net proceeds that Primoris students raised by selling holiday centerpieces they made themselves.
Primoris Academy

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New Jersey

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in New Jersey is 76% per year (2026).
The most selective school in New Jersey is Somerset Hills Learning Institute, with an acceptance rate of 1%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 1% 60% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 34%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New Jersey (2026)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 1%
Grades: 1-12
1810 Burnt Mills Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Rank: #22.
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: 6-12
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Rank: #33.
The Pennington School
The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.
(Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 6-12
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Creative Nursery School
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-1
303 Old Georges Rd
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 821-1010
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
French American School of Princeton
French American School of Princeton Photo - The FASP campus is a beautiful 42-acre site next to Lake Carnegie in Princeton, NJ.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-8
75 Mapleton Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
The Montessori Childrens Academy
The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
New Alliance Academy The
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 8-12
49 E Midland Ave Ste 2
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 225-0046
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Perth Amboy Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
500 State St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 442-9533
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
402 North Kings Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3034
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
The Rugby School
The Rugby School Photo - 35 Years serving the Special Needs Community
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 2-12
1604 Woodfield Rd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
St. Paul Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-2
201 Hwy 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 782-3979
Rank: #4 - 144. - 14.
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
221 Macarthur Ave
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 254-5819
Rank: #1515.
Primoris Academy
Primoris Academy Photo - An independent private school located in Westwood, NJ, Primoris Academy is a vibrant and nurturing environment for advanced learners. We strive to create a joyful learning experience that inspires as well as challenges.
(19)
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: K-12
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Cedar Hill Prep School
Cedar Hill Prep School Photo - Cedar Hill Prep School, an IB Candidate School in Somerset, NJ, serves students from 23 towns across the New JerseyPennsylvania region. With a strong focus on the International Baccalaureate curriculum, we provide a rigorous, student-centered education that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, and global awareness from Preschool through Grade 8.
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Islamic Academy Of Burlington County
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
The Peck School
The Peck School Photo - A warm welcome, good eye contact, and consideration of others are just a few of the elements at The Peck School that contribute to creating one of the most nurturing and inspirational K-8 learning environments in the country.
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: K-8
247 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
The Pingry School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: K-12
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Princeton Day School
Princeton Day School Photo - Commencement on the Colross Lawn
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
The Red Oaks School
The Red Oaks School Photo - Welcome to The Red Oaks School -- PreK3 through 8th Grade. We've been inspiring a passion for learning and appreciation for success for over 57 years. Schedule a tour easily on our website (Schedule a Tour button).
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
21 Cutler Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-7853
Rank: #2222.
Haddonfield Friends School
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-8
47 N Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-6786
Rank: #2323.
Delbarton School
Delbarton School Photo - Delbarton campus in the fall.
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: 7-12
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Rank: #2424.
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - Discover the magic behind Gill St. Bernard's and begin your admission journey today!
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: NS-12
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Rank: #2525.
All Saints Episcopal Day School
All Saints Episcopal Day School Photo - All Saints Early Childhood Center at 527 Clinton Street (near 6th Street) serves our Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten grades. It is also the site of our Admissions Office, Imagination Stations and Art Studio.
(Episcopal)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-8
707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Rank: #2626.
Noble Leadership Academy
Noble Leadership Academy Photo
(Islamic)
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: PK-12
1-30 Summit Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
ALBRICH Academy
ALBRICH Academy Photo - Pumpkin Play: Fun and Safe Ways to Celebrate Fall with Our PreschoolersFall is one of the most magical times of the year at Albrich Academy! The colors are changing, the air is crisp, and our classrooms are filled with laughter, creativity, and the cozy excitement of the season. One of our favorite traditions is decorating pumpkins, a timeless activity that lets preschoolers explore art, sensory play, and safety all at once.
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-1
159 2nd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Dwight-Englewood School
Dwight-Englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Solomon Schechter Day School Of Bergen Co
Solomon Schechter Day School Of Bergen Co Photo
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Saddle River Day School
Saddle River Day School Photo - The iconic Main Hall houses the Lower School and Administrative Offices including the Head of School. Lower School classrooms include a state of the art Science lab, library and art studio.
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: NS-12
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Eastern Christian Preschool & Elementary School
Eastern Christian Preschool & Elementary School Photo
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-2
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown Friends School Photo - For one week, regular classes are suspended for "Intensive Learning," when Middle and Upper School students and teachers engage in an in-depth study of a specific subject. Groups travel both domestically and internationally and learn about various cultures and subjects - like this trip to Machu Picchu in Peru!
(Friends)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: NS-12
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
Rank: #35 - 4135. - 41.
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence Photo - One of the pillars of the AGE National Elementary Honor Society is Service, and that is what the NEHS students provides at the Woodcrest Healthcare Center. They visit the elderly of our community, and spend quality time with them as they add smiles to their faces.
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
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