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East Orange Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,043 students in East Orange, NJ, 10% of all K-12 students in East Orange, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked East Orange Private Schools (2026)

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

Map of Our Lady Help Of Christians School
Our Lady Help Of Christians School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Catholic
23 N Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-1546
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East Orange, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
-30.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,043
Students
-21.6% (-287 students) 10-yr
96%
Students of Color
-3.0% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Orange)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,371 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearEast Orange, NJ Total Schools
20257
20247
20238
20225
20215
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
201510
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# Students
1,043 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025149168179
2024149165172
2023168164174
2022170167185
2021170165180
2020171160171
2019181164175
2018181164172
2017182167180
2016168166178
2015133154167
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% Students of Color
96%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202596%40%34%
202496%39%34%
202397%40%33%
202295%38%33%
202195%39%32%
202097%39%32%
201995%38%31%
201895%37%31%
201799%38%32%
201699%38%32%
201599%37%32%
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0.55
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.550.630.65
20240.550.640.65
20230.550.650.65
20220.580.650.64
20210.580.650.64
20200.570.650.64
20190.570.650.63
20180.570.650.63
20170.560.640.61
20160.560.650.61
20150.560.650.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20224%6%4%
20214%5%4%
20203%5%4%
20176%5%4%
20166%5%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%8%9%
20241%7%9%
20231%7%9%
20221%7%8%
20211%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20184%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
440 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
42%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202542%6%7%
202442%7%7%
202352%7%8%
202244%8%7%
202144%8%7%
202047%8%8%
201953%9%7%
201853%9%7%
201757%9%7%
201657%9%7%
201556%9%8%
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# White Students
23 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
2%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%53%52%
20242%53%52%
20232%51%52%
20223%52%54%
20213%52%54%
20202%52%54%
20194%52%56%
20184%52%56%
20171%53%58%
20161%53%58%
20151%51%58%
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# 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
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
53%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202552%27%26%
202452%27%26%
202343%29%25%
202248%27%25%
202148%27%25%
202046%27%24%
201939%26%24%
201839%26%23%
201734%25%22%
201634%25%22%
201535%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
65 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEast Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202516:111:111:1
202416:111:111:1
202317:111:111:1
202216:111:111:1
202116:111:111:1
202016:111:112:1
201919:111:112:1
201819:111:112:1
201717:111:112:1
201615:111:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Summer Program Cost
$800
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
27%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
78%
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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