For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 538 students in Clayton, NJ (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,477 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Clayton, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Clayton, NJ include St. Michael The Archangel Regional School and St. Michael the Archangel Regional School.
100% of private schools in Clayton, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Clayton Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51 W North St
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-0067
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-0067
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Tuition listed
51 W North Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-0067
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-0067
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Clayton, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Clayton, NJ include St. Michael The Archangel Regional School and St. Michael the Archangel Regional School.
How many private schools are located in Clayton?
2 private schools are located in Clayton.
What percentage of students in Clayton go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Clayton are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clayton?
100% of private schools in Clayton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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