Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Whether on Campus or visiting Grounds for Sculpture, Rutgers Prep's location in Somerset, NJ means that nature, the Arts, multi-cultural events, and historic treasures impact student instruction every day.

Top 20 Best New Jersey Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 1,002 private daycares & preschools serving 139,483 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in New Jersey include Gill St. Bernard's School, The Wardlaw+Hartridge School, and Moorestown Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $16,786, which is lower than the New Jersey average tuition cost of $18,887.
39% of private daycares & preschools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked New Jersey Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
ALBRICH Academy
ALBRICH Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
159 2nd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Grades: NS-1
| 152 students
Cedar Hill Prep School
Cedar Hill Prep School Photo - Cedar Hill Prep School is a private school located in Somerset, New Jersey, that services students from 23 towns around the New Jersey-Pennsylvania region.
(8)
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Grades: NS-8
| 260 students
Far Brook School
Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.
(3)
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Grades: NS-8
| 224 students
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - Discover the magic behind Gill St. Bernard's and begin your admission journey today!
(6)
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Grades: NS-12
| 613 students
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.
Montessori School
(7)
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown Friends School Photo - Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs offers a variety of summer learning opportunities for students entering Prekindergarten through high school.
(Friends)
(9)
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Grades: NS-12
| 634 students
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
Ranney School
Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
(2)
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Grades: PK-12
| 775 students
Rising Star Academy
Rising Star Academy Photo - Early Childhood Education
(Islamic)
(1)
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
Grades: PK-12
| 333 students
Rutgers Preparatory School
Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Through excellence in education, we inspire students to discover and pursue their passions, embrace intellectual curiosity and creativity, and lead with confidence.
(2)
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 640 students
Stuart Country Day School
Stuart Country Day School Photo - The front of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, NJ.
(Catholic)
(5)
1200 Stuart Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Grades: NS-12
| 275 students
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(13)
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Grades: PK-12
| 449 students
Waterfront Montessori
Waterfront Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(13)
150 Warren Street, Suites 108 & 200
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 333-5600
Grades: NS-8
| 127 students
Westfield Friends School
Westfield Friends School Photo
(5)
2201 Riverton Rd
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-0895
Grades: NS-8
| 183 students
The Wilberforce School
The Wilberforce School Photo
(Christian)
(10)
75 Mapleton Road, Building 2
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
Grades: PK-12
| 369 students
25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Grades: NS-8
| 150 students
Highland Academy
Highland Academy Photo
(1)
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
The Hudson School
The Hudson School Photo - We offer a broad & balanced academic program that instills intellectually & social values to better the world.
(2)
601 Park Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8335
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Montclair Cooperative School
Montclair Cooperative School Photo - The Montclair Cooperative School is a community of students, teachers, and parents who are dedicated to creating a diverse and nurturing environment where children flourish intellectually and where they develop exceptional social skills along with a deep sense of community responsibility.
(11)
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Grades: NS-8
| 132 students
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Abundant Life Academy
(Christian)
390 Washington Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-9700
Grades: PK-12
| 395 students
The Academy At Saint Mary
(Catholic)
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence Photo - One of the pillars of the AGE National Elementary Honor Society is Service, and that is what the NEHS students provides at the Woodcrest Healthcare Center. They visit the elderly of our community, and spend quality time with them as they add smiles to their faces.
(Islamic)
(1)
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Grades: PK-12
| 532 students
180 Rodney St
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-0622
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
(Catholic)
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Al-hikmah Elementary School
(Islamic)
(1)
278 N 8th St
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Al-huda School
(Islamic)
(1)
7 Veterans Pl
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Al-Minhaal Academy
(Islamic)
(1)
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Grades: NS-12
| 317 students
All Saints Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
19 W 13th St
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 443-8384
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
All Saints Episcopal Day School
All Saints Episcopal Day School Photo - All Saints Early Childhood Center at 527 Clinton Street (near 6th Street) serves our Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten grades. It is also the site of our Admissions Office, Imagination Stations and Art Studio.
(Episcopal)
(9)
707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Grades: NS-8
| 204 students
American Christian School
American Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(5)
126 S Hillside Avenue
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-6616
Grades: PK-12
| 298 students
345 S Main St
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 328-1352
Grades: PK-12
| 255 students
An-noor Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(3)
1000 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Anshei Lubavitch Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
10-10 Plz Rd
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-3770
Grades: PK
| 275 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in New Jersey?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in New Jersey include Gill St. Bernard's School, The Wardlaw+Hartridge School, and Moorestown Friends School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in New Jersey?
1,002 private daycares & preschools are located in New Jersey.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $16,786, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,887.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in New Jersey?
New Jersey private daycares & preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
39% of private daycares & preschools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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