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Best Essex County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 94 private schools serving 16,095 students in Essex County, NJ (there are 248 public schools, serving 145,774 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Essex County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Essex County, NJ include Newark Academy, The Montclair Kimberley Academy, and Our Lady Of Sorrows School.
The average tuition cost is $20,096, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,783.
45% of private schools in Essex County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Essex County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Far Brook School
Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.
(3)
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Montclair
Fusion Academy Montclair Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
The Winston School of Short Hills
The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.
Special Program Emphasis
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Abundant Life Academy
(Christian)
390 Washington Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-9700
Gr: PK-12 | 395 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Alif Muhammad Wia School
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Tuition listed
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo - Faith in Every Student's Future and Commitment to Excellence in Education
(Catholic)
(1)
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Brookdale Christian School
(Baptist)
1350 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-9646
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Golda Och Academy
Golda Och Academy Photo
(Jewish)
(5)
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Academy
(Catholic)
(4)
24 Brookline Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-2049
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
The Gramon Family of Schools
The Gramon Family of Schools Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills, and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Gramon School
The Gramon School Photo - In our Culinary Arts program students learn about table service, dining room protocol and business operation for an overall introduction to the culinary arts and food services industry. The pre-vocational curriculum teaches the skills necessary for employment—generalizing learned skills to pre-vocational and functional tasks. Individualization is crucial, as students have a wide range of skill levels.
Special Education School
24 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-9555
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
962 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 375-0502
Gr: PK-K | 5 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception High School
(Catholic)
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva
(Jewish)
110 S Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 751 students
Lacordaire Academy
(Catholic)
155 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 744-1156
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
The Montclair Kimberley Academy Photo - Travel opportunities are available from Middle School onwards.
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Montessori Childrens Academy
The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
Mount Saint Dominic Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newark Day Center
43 Hill St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 643-5713
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students
North Ward Child Development C
Daycare / Preschool
346 Mt Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
Gr: PK-K | 485 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Lake School
Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo
(Catholic)
26 Lakeside Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Pingry Lower School
50 Country Day Dr
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4550
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Tuition listed
Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1025 S Orange Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3177
Gr: PK-K | 323 students
St. Benedict's Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(2)
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Gr: K-12 | 803 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Cassian Elementary School
St. Cassian Elementary School Photo - St Cassian School A National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School
(Catholic)
(2)
190 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 746-1636
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Catherine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
39 E Bradford Ave
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6968
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
115 Telford St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 674-2326
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philips Academy
St. Philips Academy Photo - Family-Style Lunch
(Episcopal)
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5
St. Rose Of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
St. Thomas The Apostle School Photo
(Catholic)
50 Byrd Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-8505
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Essex County, New Jersey

Essex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of St. Benedict (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
124 Niagara St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 589-7295
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Alpha & Omega Christian School (Closed 2022)
(Pentecostal)
4 Fleming Ave
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-5333
Gr: PK-11 | 55 students
Blessed Sacrament School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
600 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 824-5859
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
The Chad School/the Black Yout (Closed 2004)
308 S 9th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1061
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Good Shepherd Academy (Closed 2013)
(Catholic)
285 Nesbit Ter
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 375-0659
Gr: K-8 | 131 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
276 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 763-0031
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Independence High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
15 Smalley Terrace
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
The Lakeside School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
123 Cleveland St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 678-7778
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
Learn To Love (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 835
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 900-9393
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
Newark Christian School (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
275 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-3833
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
Olive Tree Child Care Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
314 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 748-1984
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Our Lady Help Of Christians School (Closed 2013)
(Catholic)
23 N Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-1546
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
243 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-1209
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
239 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-1241
Gr: K-8 | 188 students
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
268 Capuchin Way
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-5933
Gr: K-8 | 167 students
Queen Of Angels School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
44 Irvine Turner Blvd
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 642-1531
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
683 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 743-4015
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
24 Hazelwood Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 372-4441
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
St. Francis Xavier School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
594 N 7th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-9410
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
St. John Grammar School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
455 White St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 674-8951
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
St. John The Baptist Ukraini (Closed 2004)
746 Sandford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 373-9359
Gr: K-8 | 84 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
240 Franklin Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 761-4033
Gr: K-9 | 217 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
St. Lucy Fillippini Academy (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
142 Jefferson St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 344-4806
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
St. Lucy School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
12 Amity Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-4756
Gr: K-8 | 185 students
St. Rose Of Lima School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
540 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 481-5582
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
Senior Clara Muhammad School (Closed 2013)
(Islamic)
253 - 255 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 732-0769
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students
Trinity Academy (Closed 2020)
(Catholic)
235 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-3386
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Tuition listed
Washington Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
800 North 7th Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 759-6555
Gr: K-12 | 42 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Essex County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Essex County, NJ include Newark Academy, The Montclair Kimberley Academy, and Our Lady Of Sorrows School.
How many private schools are located in Essex County?
94 private schools are located in Essex County.
How much do private schools cost in Essex County?
The average tuition cost is $20,096, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,783.
How diverse are private schools in Essex County?
Essex County private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Essex County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Essex County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Essex County?
45% of private schools in Essex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Essex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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