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Butler Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 287 students in Butler, NJ, 9% of all K-12 students in Butler, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private schools in Butler, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Butler, NJ (2026-27)

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

4
Private Schools
287
Students
23
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Butler)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
287 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
15%
40%
0.50
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
195 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
68%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
57 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
20%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Average Class Size
23 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
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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