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Best Hillsborough Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 674 students in Hillsborough, NJ (there are 9 public schools, serving 7,213 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
10% of private schools in Hillsborough, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Private Schools in Hillsborough, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Day Learning Centers
All Day Learning Centers Photo - Dress-Up Time!
Daycare / Preschool
170 Township Line Road Bldg B
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 359-0803
Gr: K | 44 students
Apple Montessori Schools Hillsborough
Montessori School
302 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(973) 846-2801
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Building Kidz of Hillsborough
Building Kidz of Hillsborough Photo - Learning a new song as we sing and dance in our music class.
Daycare / Preschool
133 Stryker Ln
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 308-5945
Gr: NS | 120 students
Childtime Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
357 Amwell Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 359-2499
Gr: K | 39 students Tuition listed
The Early Childhood Center of Temple Beth-El
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
67 US Hwy. 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 704-1712
Gr: NS | 25 students
Goddard School-hillsborough
Goddard School-hillsborough Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Building 5 378 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 371-1499
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy Of Hillsborough Nj
Daycare / Preschool
716 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 857-4220
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
KinderCare at Hillsborough
KinderCare at Hillsborough Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
756 US Highway 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-1565
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students
Somerset Valley Ymca-gregory Scott Lowe Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
19 E Mountain Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-0490
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Stellar Academy Of Hillsborough
Daycare / Preschool
51 Us Highway 206
Hillsborough, NJ 88444
(908) 255-4247
Gr: PK-K | 177 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hillsborough, New Jersey

Hillsborough, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
302 South Branch Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-8890
Gr: NS-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Hillsborough)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
674 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$18,757

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
72 Students
116,434 Students
% White Students
11%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
532 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
82%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hillsborough, NJ?
10 private schools are located in Hillsborough, NJ.
How diverse are private schools in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Hillsborough go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillsborough?
10% of private schools in Hillsborough are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Which private schools in Hillsborough are often viewed compared to one another?

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