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Best East Orange Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,043 students in East Orange, NJ (there are 21 public schools, serving 8,933 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in East Orange, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in East Orange, NJ is St. Joseph Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
57% of private schools in East Orange, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Top-Ranked East Orange Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
115 Telford St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 674-2326
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
The East Orange Youth Cultural Complex
Daycare / Preschool
26 Washington St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-6000
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Faith Temple New Hope Christia
(Christian)
30 Morton Place
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 674-3151
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
One Step Ahead Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
One 4th Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-7614
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Three Stages Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
91 S Harrison St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-2430
Gr: K-1 | 214 students
Zadie's Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
280 S. Harrison Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 395-5100
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in East Orange, New Jersey

East Orange, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
23 N Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-1546
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students

Overview

This Town (East Orange)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,043 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
96%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Summer Program Cost
$800
$841
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
27%
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
440 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
42%
7%
# White Students
23 Students
116,434 Students
% White Students
2%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
546 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
53%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in East Orange, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in East Orange, NJ is St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in East Orange?
7 private schools are located in East Orange.
How diverse are private schools in East Orange?
East Orange private schools are approximately 96% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in East Orange go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in East Orange are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in East Orange?
57% of private schools in East Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

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