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Denville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 784 students in Denville, NJ, 23% of all K-12 students in Denville, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
20% of private schools in Denville, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Denville Private Schools (2026-27)

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Morris Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 29
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
200 Morris Ave
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-6674
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Celebrate The Children
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
230 Diamond Spring Road
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 989-4033
(5)
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Denville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
162 East Main St.
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 625-4555
(1)
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 151 students
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 1 3175 Route 10 E.
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 328-8588
(2)
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Mother Goose Childcare Center
Gr: K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
9 Mount Pleasant Tpke Ste 102
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 537-8080
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Denville, NJ Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
784
Students
$13,900
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Denville)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
784 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
27%
40%
0.63
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
45 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
381 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
49%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
282 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
64 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,900
$17,000
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Denville, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Denville, NJ is Morris Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Denville?
5 private schools are located in Denville.
How diverse are private schools in Denville?
Denville private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Denville go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Denville are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Denville?
20% of private schools in Denville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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