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Freehold Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 701 students in Freehold, NJ, 7% of all K-12 students in Freehold, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
14% of private schools in Freehold, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Freehold Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Freehold Montessori Preschool
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
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Map of Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy
Gr: PK-K | 224 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
89 Village Center Dr
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 762-5981
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Map of St. Rose Of Lima School
St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Catholic
51 Lincoln Pl
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
(2)
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Map of Centrastate Early Childhood Center
Centrastate Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
901 W Main St
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 303-5300
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The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
350 Pond Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 303-6996
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
230 Schanck Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-2555
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KinderCare at Freehold
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
205 Elton Adelphia Rd.
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 577-9254
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Freehold, NJ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
701
Students
$11,000
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
35:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Freehold)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
701 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
32%
40%
0.48
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
215 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
31%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
458 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
65%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$17,000
Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$59.2 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Freehold, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Freehold, NJ include Freehold Montessori Preschool, Kiddie Academy, and St. Rose Of Lima School.
How many private schools are located in Freehold?
7 private schools are located in Freehold.
How diverse are private schools in Freehold?
Freehold private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Freehold go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Freehold are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Freehold?
14% of private schools in Freehold are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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