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Basking Ridge Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 885 students in Basking Ridge, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Basking Ridge Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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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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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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)

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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 (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
885
Students
+10.1% (+81 students) 10-yr
$8,500
Avg. Tuition
+13.3% (+$1,000) 5-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 10-yr
27%
Students of Color
+35.0% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.6% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Basking Ridge)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
995 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearBasking Ridge, NJ Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
885 Students
138,238 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025148149191
2024151148187
2023139147185
2022138151188
2021139149184
2020136146179
2019144148182
2018139148181
2017161146183
2016161144181
2015161134173
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% Students of Color
27%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202527%40%32%
202427%40%32%
202322%40%32%
202224%39%31%
202125%40%32%
202022%40%31%
201918%39%31%
201817%38%30%
201720%37%31%
201620%38%31%
201520%36%31%
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0.59
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.590.660.65
20240.590.660.65
20230.590.660.65
20220.590.670.64
20210.590.670.64
20200.590.670.64
20190.560.670.64
20180.570.670.64
20170.560.660.62
20160.560.660.62
20150.560.660.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%6%4%
20246%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20225%6%5%
20215%6%5%
20205%5%4%
20193%6%5%
20183%5%5%
20172%5%3%
20162%5%3%
20152%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%7%8%
20243%7%8%
20232%7%8%
20223%7%8%
20213%7%7%
20203%7%7%
20192%7%7%
20182%7%7%
20172%7%6%
20162%7%7%
20152%6%6%
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# Black Students
11 Students
6,734 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%5%6%
20241%5%6%
20231%6%6%
20222%6%6%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%7%
20192%7%6%
20182%7%6%
20171%7%6%
20161%7%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
337 Students
56,527 Students
% White Students
38%
42%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202538%42%48%
202437%41%48%
202340%40%48%
202241%43%50%
202141%42%50%
202042%43%51%
201942%43%52%
201844%43%52%
201750%43%54%
201650%43%54%
201550%41%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 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
456 Students
54,444 Students
% of Others Students
51%
40%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202551%40%34%
202453%41%33%
202351%41%33%
202249%38%31%
202149%38%31%
202048%38%31%
201951%37%30%
201849%38%30%
201745%38%30%
201645%38%29%
201545%42%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
67 Teachers
11,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202513:112:112:1
202416:112:112:1
202311:112:112:1
202210:112:112:1
202110:112:112:1
202012:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201519:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202532%50%51%
202432%49%51%
202332%49%51%
202232%51%51%
202132%50%50%
202035%49%50%
201930%49%50%
201830%50%50%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141516
2024141516
2023151516
2022151516
2021151516
2020141516
2019111516
2018111516
2017111516
2016111516
2015121416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,500
$16,490

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$8,500$16,706$12,988
2024$8,500$12,543$10,159
2023$8,500$12,247$9,500
2022$7,500$11,563$8,989
2021$7,500$10,331$8,661
2020$7,500$10,131$8,383
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Average % on Financial Aid
36%
24%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202536%24%31%
202436%24%30%
202336%23%30%
202236%22%29%
202136%24%29%
202036%24%29%
201936%24%28%
201836%23%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$7,451

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$5,500$7,229$4,864
2024$5,500$5,754$4,788
2023$5,500$6,128$4,663
2022$5,500$5,806$4,366
2021$5,500$5,463$4,213
2020$5,500$5,555$4,101
2019$5,500$5,502$3,985
2018$3,500$4,621$3,694
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearBasking Ridge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202574%79%83%
202474%84%88%
202374%84%88%
202274%84%88%
202174%84%88%
202074%83%88%
201972%83%88%
201872%84%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ?
The top ranked private preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ is Saint James School.
How many private preschools are located in Basking Ridge?
6 private preschools are located in Basking Ridge.
How diverse are private preschools in Basking Ridge?
Basking Ridge private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Basking Ridge?
33% of private preschools in Basking Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private preschools in Basking Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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