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Cranford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 640 students in Cranford, NJ, 15% of all K-12 students in Cranford, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
40% of private schools in Cranford, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cranford Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cornerstone Day School
Cornerstone Day School
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
(7)
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Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Catholic
100 Alden St
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 276-9425
(9)
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Map of Discovery Child Care Center
Discovery Child Care Center
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Commerce Dr
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 272-3500
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Map of Jardine Academy
Jardine Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 80 students
Special Education School
75 Rod Smith Pl
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 603-1460
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Map of Trinity Episcopal Day School
Trinity Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
205 North Ave E
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 276-2881
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Cranford, NJ Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
640
Students
$7,000
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cranford)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
640 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
32%
40%
0.69
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
7%
# Black Students
47 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
248 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
39%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
239 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$17,000
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cranford, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Cranford, NJ is St. Michael School.
How many private schools are located in Cranford?
5 private schools are located in Cranford.
How diverse are private schools in Cranford?
Cranford private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Cranford go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Cranford are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cranford?
40% of private schools in Cranford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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