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Most Selective Private Preschools in New Jersey

The average private preschool acceptance rate in New Jersey is 80% per year (2026).
The most selective school in New Jersey is The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham, Good Hands Day Care Center, and French American School of Princeton, among others each with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 65% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 42%

Most Selective Private Preschools in New Jersey (2026)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Cornerstone School Of Summit
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
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Creative Nursery School
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-1
303 Old Georges Rd
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 821-1010
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
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: #1 - 111. - 11.
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 - 111. - 11.
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 - 111. - 11.
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 - 111. - 11.
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Perth Amboy Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
500 State St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 442-9533
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
402 North Kings Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3034
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
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 - 111. - 11.
St. Stanislaus Kostka School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
221 Macarthur Ave
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 254-5819
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
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: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Islamic Academy Of Burlington County
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
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: #12 - 1512. - 15.
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: #1616.
Haddonfield Friends School
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-8
47 N Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-6786
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2220. - 22.
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: #20 - 2220. - 22.
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: #20 - 2220. - 22.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #27 - 3227. - 32.
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: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Doane Academy
Doane Academy Photo - Riverbank campus
(Episcopal)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Elite Preparatory Academy
Elite Preparatory Academy Photo - Our students Design Games, not Playing Games
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
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.
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
The Rumson Country Day School
The Rumson Country Day School Photo - Lower School students during class in the crafts studio.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Stevens Cooperative School
Stevens Cooperative School Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
301 Garden St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-3688
Rank: #3333.
Ranney School
Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: PK-12
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Princeton Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Princeton Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Brotherhood
All-boys (Catholic)
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
1128 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-8151
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Stuart Country Day School
Stuart Country Day School Photo - The front of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, NJ.
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
1200 Stuart Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
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