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Chester Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 235 students in Chester, NJ, 10% of all K-12 students in Chester, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Chester, NJ (2026-27)

Map of The Dogwood School
The Dogwood School
Gr: PK | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Dogwood Dr
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-7477
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Map of Suburban Hills School
Suburban Hills School
Gr: NS | 142 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
41 Oakdale Rd
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-4140
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Chester, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Chester Township KinderCare
Chester Township KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
395 Route 24 West
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 888-2561
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Chester, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-60.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
235
Students
-39.0% (-150 students) 10-yr
9
Avg. Class Size
118:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+57.3% (+43.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,371 Schools
# Students
235 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearChester, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025118168179
2024118165172
2023118164174
2022118167185
2021118165180
202082160171
201982164175
201882164172
201782167180
201682166178
201577154167
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0.16
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearChester, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.160.630.65
20240.160.640.65
20230.160.650.65
20220.160.650.64
20210.160.650.64
20200.170.650.64
20190.170.650.63
20180.170.650.63
20170.170.640.61
20160.170.650.61
20150.220.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
14,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
12 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
8%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%53%52%
20248%53%52%
20238%51%52%
20228%52%54%
20218%52%54%
20209%52%54%
20199%52%56%
20189%52%56%
20179%53%58%
20169%53%58%
201511%51%58%
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# 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
130 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
92%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202592%27%26%
202492%27%26%
202392%29%25%
202292%27%25%
202192%27%25%
202091%27%24%
201991%26%24%
201891%26%23%
201791%25%22%
201691%25%22%
201588%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
118:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025118:111:111:1
2024118:111:111:1
2023118:111:111:1
2022118:111:111:1
2021118:111:111:1
202081:111:112:1
201981:111:112:1
201881:111:112:1
201781:111:112:1
201681:111:112:1
201575:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
9 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202591415
202491415
202391415
202291415
202191415
202091415
201991415
201891415
201791415
201691415
201591415
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chester, NJ?
2 private schools are located in Chester, NJ.
What percentage of students in Chester go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
Which private schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Chester include: Suburban Hills School vs. The Dogwood School, The Dogwood School vs. Suburban Hills School

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