Oldest Private Schools in New Jersey

The average private school in New Jersey was founded around 1974 (2024).
The oldest private school in New Jersey is Rutgers Preparatory School, founded in 1766.
Year Founded Range: 1766 1895 Avg. Year Founded: 1861

Oldest Private Schools in New Jersey (2024)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Rutgers Preparatory School
Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Through excellence in education, we inspire students to discover and pursue their passions, embrace intellectual curiosity and creativity, and lead with confidence.
(2)
Founding Date: 1766
Grades: PK-12
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
Rank: #22.
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
Founding Date: 1774
Grades: 6-12
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Rank: #33.
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)
(6)
Founding Date: 1785
Grades: NS-12
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Rank: #44.
Haddonfield Friends School
(Friends)
Founding Date: 1786
Grades: PK-8
47 N Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-7686
Rank: #55.
Westfield Friends School
Westfield Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(5)
Founding Date: 1788
Grades: NS-8
2201 Riverton Rd
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-0895
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1810
Grades: 9-12
2500 Main Street, PO Box 6008
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Rank: #77.
Doane Academy
Doane Academy Photo - AN EDUCATION FOR LIFE-Our beautiful, historic campus rests on the banks of the Delaware River and offers students a unique environment for rigorous academics, extra-curricular opportunities, and student life enriched by traditions that have developed over more than 180 years. Our classrooms are exciting learning environments, where students from preschool to Grade 12th are challenged, and encouraged.
(9)
Founding Date: 1837
Grades: PK-12
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Rank: #88.
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)
Founding Date: 1838
Grades: 6-12
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Rank: #99.
Blair Academy
Blair Academy Photo
Founding Date: 1848
Grades: 9-12
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(5)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: 9-12
2 Convent Rd
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 290-5200
Rank: #1111.
The Pingry School
(1)
Founding Date: 1861
Grades: K-12
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Rank: #1212.
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: PK-8
205 Oak St
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 334-2777
Rank: #1313.
Peddie School
Peddie School Photo - With an average class size of 12 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, Peddie?'s rigorous and innovative academic program continues to evolve to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: 9-12
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: NS-8
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
St. Vincent Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: 9-12
228 W Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo - Eighth Grade Girls Basketball Champs! Both our girls and boys teams have been successful this year in their leagues.
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1872
Grades: PK-8
45 Chatham St
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-4623
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
St. Peters Preparatory School
St. Peters Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1872
Grades: 9-12
144 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 547-6400
Rank: #1818.
St. Dominic Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: 7-12
2572 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 434-5938
Rank: #1919.
Academy Of The Holy Angels
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1879
Grades: 9-12
315 Hillside Ave
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-7822
Rank: #2020.
St. Paul School Of Princeton
St. Paul School Of Princeton Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-8
218 Nassau St
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 921-7587
Rank: #2121.
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(11)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-12
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-8
6408 Palisade Avenue
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3227
Rank: #2323.
St. Nicholas School
St. Nicholas School Photo - St. Nicholas School - The premier destination for academic excellence in The Heights of Jersey City.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
118 Ferry St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 659-5948
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Camden Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: 9-12
300 Cuthbert Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 663-2247
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: PK-12
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Rank: #2626.
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)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-12
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Rank: #2727.
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: 6-12
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Eastern Christian Elementary School
Eastern Christian Elementary School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: PK-2
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Eastern Christian High School
Eastern Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 9-12
50 Oakwood Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-6244
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Eastern Christian Middle School
(Christian)
(9)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 6-8
518 Sicomac Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-3663
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 9-12
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: NS-PK
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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.
(11)
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: K-8
247 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Rank: #3434.
Academy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: PK-8
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
Rank: #3535.
Collegiate School
Founding Date: 1895
Grades: PK-10
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average Private Schools founding year?
The New Jersey average Private Schools founding year is 1974 for 2024.
What are the Private Schools with oldest founding year in New Jersey?
The top ranked Private Schools in New Jersey include Rutgers Preparatory School, Newark Academy and Moorestown Friends School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in New Jersey?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in New Jersey is Rutgers Preparatory School, with a year of 1766. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Rutgers Preparatory School, with a year of 1766.

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