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Clayton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 538 students in Clayton, NJ, 27% of all K-12 students in Clayton, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Clayton, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clayton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Michael The Archangel Regional School
St. Michael The Archangel Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Catholic
51 W North St
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-0067
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Map of St. Michael the Archangel Regional School
St. Michael the Archangel Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
51 W North Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-0067
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Clayton, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
538
Students
$4,686
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clayton)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
538 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
9%
40%
0.51
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
344 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
64%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
158 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
53%
Average Class Size
22 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,686
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$550
$16,021
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

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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