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Chester Private Schools

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%).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

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

2
Private Schools
235
Students
9
Avg. Class Size
118:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
235 Students
216,282 Students
0.16
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
0%
7%
# White Students
12 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
8%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
130 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
92%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
118:1
11:1
Average Class Size
9 students
14 students

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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