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Best 08820 New Jersey Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,616 students in 08820, NJ (there are 9 public schools, serving 8,494 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 08820, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 08820, NJ include The Wardlaw+Hartridge School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
56% of private schools in 08820, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked 08820 New Jersey Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
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(Catholic)
(1)
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
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(13)
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Big Blue Marble Academy
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Daycare / Preschool
2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Discovery Christian Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
1125 Inman Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 372-4955
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Jewish Community Center Of Mid County N School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 494-3232
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Jump Immersion School/salta Jump Into Spanish
Special Program Emphasis
445 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
Keith Wold Johnson Child Center
Daycare / Preschool
2050 Oak Tree Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 379-5101
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Plaza Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4 Progress St Ste A3 Tcm Plz
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 753-1505
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
St. Helena School
St. Helena School Photo - We are very proud of our students' talents!
(Catholic)
(1)
930 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 08820 New Jersey

08820, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
216 Tingley Lane
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 791-2812
Gr: K | 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 08820, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in 08820, NJ include The Wardlaw+Hartridge School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
How many private schools are located in 08820?
9 private schools are located in 08820.
How diverse are private schools in 08820?
08820 private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in 08820 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 08820 are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 08820?
56% of private schools in 08820 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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