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Linden Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 743 students in Linden, NJ, 10% of all K-12 students in Linden, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private schools in Linden, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Linden Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John The Apostle School
St. John The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Catholic
1805 Penbrook Ter
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
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Map of St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus School
St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus School
Gr: K-8 | 150 students
Catholic
705 Clinton Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-1619
(3)
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Map of Sinai Christian Academy
Sinai Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2301 Grier Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2006
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Map of Sunshine Academy
Sunshine Academy
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 N Wood Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6161
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Linden, NJ Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
743
Students
$3,500
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Linden)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
743 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
41%
40%
0.68
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
7%
# Black Students
54 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
345 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
49%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
102 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$17,664
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Linden, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Linden, NJ is St. John The Apostle School.
How many private schools are located in Linden?
4 private schools are located in Linden.
What percentage of students in Linden go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Linden are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Linden?
75% of private schools in Linden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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