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Colonia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 331 students in Colonia, NJ, 9% of all K-12 students in Colonia, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Colonia, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Colonia Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Vianney School
St. John Vianney School
Gr: K-8 | 290 students
Catholic
420 Inman Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 388-1662
(1)
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Map of Alphabet Academy
Alphabet Academy
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
186 Inman Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067
(908) 753-1505
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Colonia, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
331
Students
32%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Colonia)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
331 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
32%
40%
0.66
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
17 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
166 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
50%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
92 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Colonia, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Colonia, NJ is St. John Vianney School.
How many private schools are located in Colonia?
2 private schools are located in Colonia.
What percentage of students in Colonia go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Colonia are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colonia?
50% of private schools in Colonia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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