Waterfront Montessori Photo - Our beautifully designed Montessori classrooms allow students freedom of movement and space to explore their passions. Our teachers know every child for the unique individual they are and can help them get as far as they can go. Our graduates are communicators, collaborators, critical thinkers, and creative designers. Come visit us to learn more!

Most Selective Private Preschools in New Jersey

The average private preschool acceptance rate in New Jersey is 78% per year (2025).
The most selective school in New Jersey is Al-huda School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 60% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 38%

Most Selective Private Preschools in New Jersey (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Al-huda School
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
7 Veterans Pl
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Cornerstone School Of Summit
Cornerstone School Of Summit Photo - Our newly constructed playground
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-PK
561 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-4400
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Creative Nursery School
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-1
303 Old Georges Rd
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 821-1010
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Forever Young Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-PK
1030 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2900
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
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
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-8
75 Mapleton Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Good Hands Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
582 Plaza Ter
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 920-7677
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
962 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 375-0502
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham
The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham Photo - Chatham Campus
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
286 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 665-0071
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
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: #1 - 151. - 15.
Neighborhood Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-PK
75 Route 35
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-0939
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Perth Amboy Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
500 State St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 442-9533
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
402 North Kings Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3034
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
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: #1 - 151. - 15.
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
221 Macarthur Ave
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 254-5819
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Cedar Hill Prep School
Cedar Hill Prep School Photo - Cedar Hill Prep School is a private school located in Somerset, New Jersey, that services students from 23 towns around the New Jersey-Pennsylvania region.
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Islamic Academy Of Burlington County
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Princeton Day School
Princeton Day School Photo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
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: #2020.
Haddonfield Friends School
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-8
47 N Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-6786
Rank: #2121.
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!
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: NS-12
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #24 - 2624. - 26.
ALBRICH Academy
ALBRICH Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-1
159 2nd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
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: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-2
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown Friends School Photo - Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs offers a variety of summer learning opportunities for students entering Prekindergarten through high school.
(Friends)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: NS-12
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
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
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Doane Academy
Doane Academy Photo - Riverbank campus
(Episcopal)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Montclair Cooperative School
Montclair Cooperative School Photo - The Montclair Cooperative School is a community of students, teachers, and parents who are dedicated to creating a diverse and nurturing environment where children flourish intellectually and where they develop exceptional social skills along with a deep sense of community responsibility.
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average private preschools acceptance rate?
The New Jersey average private preschools acceptance rate is 78% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in New Jersey?
The top ranked private preschools in New Jersey include Al-huda School, Cornerstone School Of Summit and Creative Nursery School.

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