The Albrook School Photo

Best Basking Ridge Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,066 students in Basking Ridge, NJ (there are 5 public schools, serving 4,216 public students). 33% of all K-12 students in Basking Ridge, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Basking Ridge, NJ include The Pingry School and Saint James School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
25% of private schools in Basking Ridge, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Basking Ridge Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Pingry School
(1)
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Gr: K-12 | 1,129 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool
Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool Photo - Our garden is planned and cared for by our children year-round. Our garden gives children a first-hand view into the relationships between all living things and the importance of caring for our world. Working in a garden teaches life skills too...cooperation, responsibility, and respect.
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3048 Valley Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 604-8844
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Albrook School
The Albrook School Photo
Montessori School
(5)
361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Extracurrculars: 7
The Blue Kangaroo Day School
Daycare / Preschool
409 King George Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-2600
Gr: K | 70 students
Mendham Country Day School
(13)
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montgomery Academy
Montgomery Academy Photo - Crazy Hats Day
Special Education School
(1)
188 Mount Airy Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-0362
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Somerset Hills Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
173 Madisonville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 221-0797
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Avg. class size: 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Basking Ridge, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lord Stirling School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
99 Lord Stirling Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-1786
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Basking Ridge)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,066 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
267 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,724
$18,757
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,750
$16,285
Average Acceptance Rate
59%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$90.6 million
$57.49 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
197 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
63 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,192 Students
116,434 Students
% White Students
57%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
573 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 The Pingry School and Saint James 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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