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Basking Ridge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,066 students in Basking Ridge, NJ, 33% of all K-12 students in Basking Ridge, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private schools in Basking Ridge, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,066
  • Average Tuition: $35,724
  • Acceptance Rate: 59%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Basking Ridge, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,066
  • Average Tuition: $35,724
  • Acceptance Rate: 59%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Basking Ridge, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Basking Ridge Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Pingry School
The Pingry School
Gr: K-12 | 1,129 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
(1)
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Saint James School Photo
Saint James School
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
(1)
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Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool Photo
Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3048 Valley Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 604-8844
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The Albrook School Photo
The Albrook School
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
(5)
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Map of The Blue Kangaroo Day School
The Blue Kangaroo Day School
Gr: K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
409 King George Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-2600
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Map of Mendham Country Day School
Mendham Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
(13)
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Montgomery Academy Photo
Montgomery Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
188 Mount Airy Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-0362
(1)
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Map of Somerset Hills Montessori School
Somerset Hills Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
173 Madisonville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 221-0797
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Basking Ridge, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lord Stirling School
Lord Stirling School
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
99 Lord Stirling Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-1786
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Basking Ridge, NJ Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
2,066
Students
$35,724
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Basking Ridge)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
2,066 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
23%
40%
0.59
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
197 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
63 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,192 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
57%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
573 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
267 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,724
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,750
$16,021
Average Endowment Size
$90.6 million
$59.2 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
59%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Basking Ridge, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Basking Ridge, NJ include Saint James School and The Pingry School.
How many private schools are located in Basking Ridge?
8 private schools are located in Basking Ridge.
How diverse are private schools in Basking Ridge?
Basking Ridge private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Basking Ridge go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Basking Ridge are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Basking Ridge?
25% of private schools in Basking Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Basking Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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