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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 82%.
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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
743
Students
+72.8% (+313 students) 10-yr
$3,500
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
-30.5% (-18.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Linden)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
743 Students
216,299 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025186168179
2024186165172
2023186164174
2022188167185
2021188165180
2020194160171
2019138164175
2018138164172
2017138167180
2016138166178
2015108154167
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% Students of Color
41%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202541%40%34%
202441%39%34%
202341%40%33%
202241%38%33%
202141%39%32%
202046%39%32%
201956%38%31%
201856%37%31%
201757%38%32%
201657%38%32%
201559%37%32%
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0.68
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.680.630.65
20240.680.640.65
20230.680.650.65
20220.690.650.64
20210.690.650.64
20200.720.650.64
20190.740.650.63
20180.740.650.63
20170.740.640.61
20160.740.650.61
20150.750.650.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256%6%5%
20246%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20225%6%4%
20215%5%4%
20205%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
160 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202523%8%9%
202423%7%9%
202323%7%9%
202222%7%8%
202122%8%9%
202020%8%9%
201916%8%8%
201816%8%8%
201716%8%8%
201616%8%8%
201516%8%8%
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# Black Students
54 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%6%7%
20248%7%7%
20238%7%8%
20228%8%7%
20218%8%7%
202012%8%8%
201926%9%7%
201826%9%7%
201726%9%7%
201626%9%7%
201526%9%8%
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# White Students
345 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
49%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202549%53%52%
202449%53%52%
202349%51%52%
202249%52%54%
202149%52%54%
202044%52%54%
201938%52%56%
201838%52%56%
201738%53%58%
201638%53%58%
201536%51%58%
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# 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
102 Students
58,624 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202514%27%26%
202414%27%26%
202314%29%25%
202216%27%25%
202116%27%25%
202019%27%24%
201917%26%24%
201817%26%23%
201717%25%22%
201617%25%22%
201519%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202515:111:111:1
202415:111:111:1
202315:111:111:1
202216:111:111:1
202116:111:111:1
202016:111:112:1
201916:111:112:1
201816:111:112:1
201716:111:112:1
201616:111:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141415
2024121415
2023121415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
2017121415
2016121415
2015121415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$16,953

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$3,500$18,947$15,012
2024$3,500$15,878$13,254
2023$3,500$15,215$12,626
2022$3,500$14,919$12,187
2021$3,500$13,993$11,800
2020$3,500$13,826$11,512
2019$3,500$13,406$11,293
2018$3,500$13,176$11,017
2017$3,500$13,780$10,708
2016$3,500$13,054$10,356
2015$3,500$11,979$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202595%77%81%
202495%78%85%
202395%80%85%
202295%79%85%
202195%79%85%
202095%79%85%
201995%79%85%
201895%79%85%
201795%79%85%
201695%79%85%
201595%79%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Linden, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Linden, NJ include St. John The Apostle School and St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus 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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