Apple Montessori of Kinnelon Photo

Best Butler Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 287 students in Butler, NJ (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,773 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Butler, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
25% of private schools in Butler, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Butler, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Apple Montessori of Kinnelon
Apple Montessori of Kinnelon Photo
Montessori School
10 Maple Lake Rd
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-2122
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 5
Inclusive Learning Academy
Special Education School
(1)
1395 State Rt 23 Ste 5
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-4050
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Anthony Of Padua
(Catholic)
(1)
57 Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0854
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Shepard School
Special Education School
2 Miller Rd
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 850-6130
Gr: 1-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Butler)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
287 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$18,757
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
195 Students
116,434 Students
% White Students
68%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
57 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
20%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Butler, NJ?
4 private schools are located in Butler, NJ.
What percentage of students in Butler go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Butler are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butler?
25% of private schools in Butler are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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