Use the table below to browse notable alumni from private schools around the United States.
Private School Alumni Directory:
Famous Private School Alumni (New Jersey):
School Name
Notable School Alumni (Sample)
- Alba DiBello - Founder of A Child's Place School -
- Larry Page, co-founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google -
- Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon -
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, former First Lady -
- Helen Hunt, Academy Award-winning actress -
- Anne Frank, famous child diarist from World War II -
- Julia Child, chef and author -
- Sean 'P Diddy' Combs, Musician, Producer, and Entrepreneur -
- Yo-Yo Ma, Musician -
- Princess Diana, Princes William and Harry, and Prince George of England -
- Sergei Bubka, Olympic Gold Medalist Pole Vault -
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize winner for literature -
- Steph Curry, NBA player -
- Dennis Hulse - NFL Player, graduated in 1999 -
- Sean Benneh - 2021 - Hosted a Soccer Equipment Drive for underprivileged children. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate - 2000 -
- Jane Smith, Oscar Winner - 2010 -
- Hamida Amanat, Founder/Sponsor/Owner Representative with the State, Professional Educator for last 30 years. -
- John Doe, MIT Graduate -
- Lisa Z., MIT Graduate -
- Student A: MIT Graduate, 2023 -
- Student B: Yale Graduate, 2021 -
- George Richards, CEO and CFO of Archway Programs -
- Shawn Gibson, COO -
- Malena Meyer – 2025 Recognized Carson Scholar -
- Rabbi Yisroel Schenkolewski, notable educator and community leader -
- Rabbi Shmuel Mayer, notable educator and community leader -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
- Nicholas King - President of the National Honor Society -
- Azriel Nevenansky - Recipient of multiple academic scholarships -
- Mrs. Linda B. Horn, Academy Principal -
- Eric Sobocinski, Class of 2016 -
- Grace O'Brien, Class of 2020 -
- Neli Cohen, Crawlers 2 Scholars Parent -
- Tom and Barbara Trofe, founders -
- Ms. Tamar Abikzer, Limudei Kodesh educator -
- Mrs. Debbie Bornstein, Assistant Principal -
- John Smith - Nobel Laureate - 2005 -
- Erin O'Callaghan - University of Notre Dame, Class of 2023 -
- Dennis Corbett - Regional Director, Putnam Investments, Class of 1990 -
- Simon Phillips - Tulane University, Class of 2023 -
- Patrice Dorrall - Founder & Director, White Dove Global Prep, Rwanda, Africa, Class of 1988 -
- Carly Robinson - Software Engineer, Slack Technologies, Class of 2007 -
- Luis Gaitan - Transportation Engineer, HNTB, Class of 2006 -
- Pat - Completed her first ever 5K at the Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk. -
- John M. Cantalupo, Esq. - Immediate past Chair of CentraState’s board of trustees. -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate in Physics - 1995 -
- Jane Smith - Award-winning Author - 2002 -
- John Doe, actor -
- Jane Smith, scientist -
- Michael C. Della Lunga, professional soccer player -
- Matt Hossler, professional baseball player -
- Former U.S. President Barack Obama, Graduate 1983 -
- Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, Graduate 2014 -
- Philip Shen, Class of 2001 - Senior Security and Systems Analyst at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center -
- Michele Fortier, Executive Director -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate, graduated in 2000 -
- Jane Smith - Olympic Gold Medalist, graduated in 2005 -
- Muhammad Omar, Principal -
- Anthony Volpe - Current shortstop of the New York Yankees.
- Brian Newman - Class of 1986 alum, current CFO of UPS.
- Steve Conine - Class of 1991, co-founder of Wayfair.
- Jack Alexy - 2x Olympic Swimming medalist. Earned gold and silver medals at 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
- Nobel Laureate John Doe (Year of graduation) -
- Rabbi Mark Mallach - Known for his contributions to Jewish education and community service. -
- Mark Driscoll, Pastor and Author -
- Tim Keller, Author and Theologian -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- Heesun Lho - 1998 - Vice President of Programs at the Tory Burch Foundation. -
- Lamaar Jaswal - 2014 - Career in the music industry managing artists and producers. -
- Ken Chiang - 1973 - Managing partner and CIO at Redwood Peak in Hong Kong. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 1995) -
- undefined -
- Stephen Spahn, Chancellor of the Dwight Schools -
- Dr. M.C. Spahn, a former professional basketball player-turned educator -
- Adrian - 2019 - Prepared alumni for success and growth in academics. -
- Maya - 2021 - Encouraged students to develop a growth mindset. -
- Chantal - 2020 - Promoted collaboration and learning about diverse cultures. -
- Jerry - Owner and Operator, served since 2002 -
- Maureen - Spouse of Owner Jerry, involved in operations -
- Megan - Owner, graduated from Saint Joseph's University -
- Nicole - Director, Bachelor of Arts from Monmouth University -
- Dr. Lauren Loquasto - Chief Academic Officer -
- Toni Ann - 2019 -
- Isabelle - 2020 -
- Stephanie On-Site Owner, Stanford Grad and senior executive in Fortune 500/Global 50 companies -
- Laura - Local Mayor, class of 2005. -
- Michael - Award-winning Author, class of 2010. -
- John Smith - Notable Entrepreneur, Class of 2000 -
- Jane Doe - Author and Philanthropist, Class of 1995 -
- Aiden & Kyle's mother - Goddard Graduate -
- Ethan & Leo's mother - Toddler Classroom -
- Ms. Alexis, Owner - Attended The Goddard School for after school care. -
- Various successful business leaders and educators who began their journey at Goddard Schools. -
- Jessica Antiles ’15 - Swimmer
- Joanna Stern ’02 - Senior Personal Technology Columnist, The Wall Street Journal
- Steven Fulop - Mayor of Jersey City, NJ
- Daniel Och - Finance/Investment
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Doe, Author (Class of 2000) -
- John Smith, Nobel Laureate (Class of 1995) -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Ms. Valerie F., Academy Teacher, published author -
- Cheryl Hulteen, Special Education Advocate -
- Dennis J. Connelly, Philanthropist -
- Madeline Bankes - Graduated in 2016; became the Music Teacher at Highland Academy in 2024. -
- Shaheen Holloway - Former player, current coach known for coaching at Seton Hall. -
- Bryce Aiken - Professional basketball player. -
- Regis HS (NYC) -
- Xavier HS (NYC) -
- St. Peters Prep (Jersey City) -
- J. Mark Baiada '65 - Ten years after graduating from Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, Mr. J. Mark Baiada '65 invested his life savings of $16,000 in a belief that people deserve a safe home life with comfort, autonomy, and dignity. Today, more than 28,000 employees have answered the call to serve with BAYADA Home Health Care. BAYADA Home Health Care serves as an international nonprofit home health care provider, with more than 360 offices in 23 states, with locations in Germany, India, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Korea.
- Joseph Nolan - Radio Personality, Holy Trinity High School Class of '76
- - Participated in special community support programs. -
- Alumni 1, Class of 2010 -
- Alumni 2, Class of 2015 -
- Wendy Plaut, prominent alumna who spoke at an assembly on Women's History Day -
- John Doe, Entrepreneur -
- John Smith, Class of 2010, National Science Award Winner -
- Jane Doe, Class of 2012, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author -
- David Blumenthal - American politician and current Senator from Virginia. -
- Rebecca Miller - Acclaimed filmmaker and writer. -
- Kathy Feigley, Director of Kangaroo Kids, awarded Director of the Year by the National Association of Early Learning Leaders. -
- Ada B., Parent -
- Azyrah R., Parent -
- Wynette W., Parent -
- Quadasha V., Parent -
- Katlyn C., Parent -
- George Clooney, Actor -
- Nadia Boulanger, Music Composer -
- Alumni successful with career achievements through high-quality education. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2010) -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner (Graduated 2005) -
- Michael Eisner 1960 - Former CEO, The Walt Disney Company
- Huey Lewis 1967 - Musician/singer
- Horace Porter 1854 - Brigadier General in Civil War, Medal of Honor Winner, Grant's White House Secretary
- Jay Carney 1983 - White House Press Secretary
- Fox Butterfield 1957 - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, The New York Times
- Joakim Noah 2004 - NBA player, Chicago Bull
- James Merrill 1943 - Author, The Changing Light at Sandover
- Bobby Sanguinetti 2006 - NHL player, New York Rangers
- None provided -
- Rob Lott - Graduated from Rider University and awarded the Ralph F. Gommer Award. - 2012 -
- Natalie Kalibat - Awarded Best TV Sports Anchor by Associated Press of the Virginias. - 2012 -
- Jane Smith, Distinguished Scientist (Graduated 2010) -
- Marlie and Taylor, Alumni of 2019 -
- unspecified -
- Larry Page - Co-founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin - Co-founder of Google -
- Jeff Bezos - Founder of Amazon -
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - Former First Lady of the United States -
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Nobel Prize-winning author -
- Taylor Swift - Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Class of 2000, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Class of 2005, Academy Award Winner -
- Maria Montessori, Physician and Educator -
- Bill Gates - Former chief executive and chairman of Microsoft. -
- Jeff Bezos - CEO of Amazon, known for his comparison of Amazon’s strategy to 'planting seeds'. -
- Jimmy Wales - Co-founder of Wikipedia. -
- Anne Frank - Famous diarist from World War II. -
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author. -
- Dakota Fanning - Actress known for her roles in 'Man on Fire' and 'I Am Sam'. -
- Larry Page and Sergey Brin - Founders of Google. -
- Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon -
- Larry Page, co-founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google -
- Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia -
- Meghan Doyle, Class of 2005, benefactor for scholarship fund -
- Doris M. Byrne, notable alumna for scholarship fund -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Pulitzer Prize Winner -
- Jane Smith, Composer -
- John Doe, Nobel Prize Winner -
- Asia Moore '16, Diversity and Talent Development Program Manager -
- Josh Martin '16, Marketing Professional -
- Jocelyn Willoughby '16, Professional Basketball Player -
- Katelynn Rodriguez '16, Architect Administrative Assistant -
- Stephen N. Adubato - Political power broker in New Jersey. -
- Tom Guiry - Actor
- Brian Siemannn - Three time Paralympian
- Tiquan Underwood - NFL Player
- Rich Gunnell - NFL Player
- Skip Harlicka - NBA Player
- Thomas Edison, Inventor -
- Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights Leader -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Col. Evangeline Rosel, U.S. Military Academy Graduate, Class of 1997 -
- Malcolm X - Civil Rights Leader -
- Paul Downs '96 - Emmy Award winning writer, director best known for his Emmy Awards series, Hacks.
- Alexis Maybank '89 - Founder and CEO of Creative Beauty and Gilt Groupe
- Amanda Benchley '83 - Author, Her Shoes, Her Story
- Jihad Harkeem '08 - Associate Creative Director, Glossier Play
- Dontae Johnson '10 - Cornerback in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks
- Michael Lee Brown '11 - Cast member for the Broadway show, "Dear Evan Hansen"
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Olympian -
- Shari Caspert - Alumni Parent -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2000 -
- Gary Smith, Author - 2005 -
- Kathy Jones, Educator - 2008 -
- Justin Leith '99 - Professional Squash Player -
- Brianna Astbury - Professional Soccer Player -
- Jacob Roitburg '22 - Environmental Scientist -
- Grayson Shanley-Barr - Class of 2014, spoke on the impact of PFS on their personal growth. -
- Rohan Jay: Recognized for prestigious achievements, including being a semi-finalist for the Presidential Scholar award. -
- Alumni name, description -
- Marc Lore - Co-founder of Jet.com - 1989 -
- Virginia Bauer - Government leader in New Jersey: Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey?
- Thomas Gallagher - Celebrated U.S. Service officer who served in many different countries and spent two decades doing social work and counseling?
- John McCarthy - Named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Law & Policy in 2020, currently the Deputy National Political Director for former Vice President Joe Biden?
- Ryan Kalish - Famous professional baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, attended University of Virginia (#28)?
- Michelle Leonardo - Professional Dancer for the New York Knicks, served as Miss New Jersey in 2012 and placed in the Top 10 at Miss USA 2012?
- Joseph O’Brien? - Singer and pianist who made it to the Quarterfinals in Season 13 of America’s ?Got Talent
- Richard Belicose, Class of 1964 - Notable Alumnus -
- Jane Doe, Author -
- John Smith, Artist -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Not available -
- James Heckman, Nobel Laureate -
- Marquita Davis, former Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation -
- John Doe - Alumnus and Award-winning Author - 2005 -
- Kenya Moncur '15 - Featured on CBS Evening News. -
- Lindsay Duran - Graduated from Lacordaire Academy, headed for Smith College, and was selected as a Gates Millennium Scholar -
- Alexa Daly - First female electrical engineer at Pure Power Engineering, graduated in 2012. -
- Jacqueline Malabanan - Bone Marrow Transplant Registered Nurse at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, graduated in 2013. -
- Lauren Healy - Graduate student at University of Maryland working towards a Masters of Education, graduated in 2014. -
- St. John Paul II, Pope -
- Melissa Boege, Class of 2007 -
- Nicole Pagano: A Journey to Athletic Excellence – From St. Joseph Academy to Mount St. Mary University Athletic Hall of Fame -
- Breein Tyree - Professional Basketball Player -
- Chris Bielak - Professional Baseball Player -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Notable Business Leader (Graduated 2000) -
- Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author (Graduated 2005) -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2000 -
- Jane Smith - Famous Author - 2005 -
- Nathan Lane, '74 - Tony Award winning actor
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, '14 - All Pro safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Phillip Bosco, '48 - Tony Award winning actor
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Katie Bishop - 2013 - Participated in a special Mass with teachers after graduating. -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Rabbi Dr. Yisrael Rothwachs - Dean at SINAI Schools -
- Tobin Heath - US Women’s National Soccer Team player, two-time FIFA World Cup winner, two-time Olympic gold medalist -
- Katherine Dai - Presidential Scholar attending Yale University -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- Jane Smith, Acclaimed Author (Graduated 1995) -
- Not available -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate -
- Rabbi Melinda F. Panken, Senior Rabbi -
- Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin, Composer and Performer -
- Not mentioned -
- Ruth Fong '11 - Rhodes Scholar, Professor at Princeton University
- Gabe Morocoima '05 - Works in Mission Control at NASA
- Michael Casper '96 - Men's Soccer Coach at Columbia University
- Stephen P. Hritz, Founder -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Dr. James Dolezal, theologian -
- Deja, Montclair State University, Class of 2022 -
- Yasiria, Alumni, Rowan University -
- John Smith, Class of 2010 - Award-winning filmmaker -
- Mary Johnson, Class of 2012 - Noted author -
- National Merit Scholarship Commended Students - Graduated 7 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students since 2012. -
- AP Scholars - Graduated 29 AP Scholars, with 7 with honor and 11 with distinction since 2012. -
- Kathryn Tappen - NBC Sportscaster, Rutgers University '03 -
- Ines Robertson-Lavalle - Princeton University '26 -
- Emily Dufner - University of Notre Dame Law School '22 -
- Sophie Henderson - University of Pennsylvania '21 -
- Alissa Eisenhart - West Point '26 -
- Grace the Greyhound - teaches philanthropy, Charity the Chihuahua - promotes generosity -
- Michael Meliti - Attorney and school board chair.
- Grace Hopper - Grace Brewster Hopper was an American computer scientist, mathematician, and United States Navy rear admiral. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers.
- John Doe, Notable Education Advocate -
- Jane Smith, Renowned Author -
- Greg Williams '01 - Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management at The Winston School of Short Hills
- Vito, Army Officer, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point -
- John Elder Robison, Author, 'Look Me In The Eye' -
- Matthew Tincani, Ph.D., Professor at Temple University -
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner (Graduated 2005) -
- Aaron Rosenbaum, Community Leader -
- Dr. Heshy Rosenbaum, Medical Professional -
- Rabbi Chaim Hagler, Head of School -
- Rabbi Mordechai Schwersenski, Principal -
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