The average private preschool acceptance rate in New Jersey is 78% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in New Jersey is French American School of Princeton, Al-huda School, and Cornerstone School Of Summit, among others each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
60%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 38%
Most Selective Private Preschools in New Jersey (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
7 Veterans Pl
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Cornerstone School Of Summit![Cornerstone School Of Summit Photo - We support children's creative expression.]( "Cornerstone School Of Summit Photo - We support children's creative expression.")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-PK
561 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-4400
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
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
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2900
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-8
75 Mapleton Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
582 Plaza Ter
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 920-7677
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
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]( "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
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 665-0071
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
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
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
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
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 442-9533
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
402 North Kings Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3034
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3034
Rank: #1 - 151. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-2
201 Hwy 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 782-3979
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
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 254-5819
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
21 Cutler Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-7853
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
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-6786
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: NS-12
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-8
707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Rank: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: PK-12
1-30 Summit Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
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.]( "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
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
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
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: NS-12
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
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
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: NS-12
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
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
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
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
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 2025-26.
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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