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08817 New Jersey Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,223 students in 08817, NJ (there are 8 public schools, serving 6,802 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 08817, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 08817, NJ include St. Matthew School and Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
44% of private schools in 08817, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 08817 New Jersey Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva
Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Jewish
2 Harrison Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-5052
(1)
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Map of St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Catholic
100 Seymour Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6633
(4)
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Apple Montessori School Of Edison
Gr: PK-K | 205 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
2825 Woodbridge Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 494-4111
(3)
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Map of Little Flower Montessori School
Little Flower Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students
Montessori School
6 Kilmer Rd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 339-9041
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Map of Little Genius Academy
Little Genius Academy
Gr: K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
38 Vineyard Rd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 248-6106
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Map of New Friends Childcare & Preschool
New Friends Childcare & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
2027 Woodbridge Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-2022
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Map of Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Plainfield Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6533
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Map of Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Ethel Rd Ste 105a Durham Center
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 287-8880
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Map of Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Montessori School (Jewish)
91 Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 08817, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in 08817, NJ include St. Matthew School and Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva.
How many private schools are located in 08817?
9 private schools are located in 08817.
How diverse are private schools in 08817?
08817 private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in 08817 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 08817 are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 08817?
44% of private schools in 08817 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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