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Linden Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 699 students in Linden, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 77%.
100% of private elementary schools in Linden, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Linden Private Elementary 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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Linden, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
699
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
3 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
699 Students
139,313 Students
% Students of Color
41%
40%
0.68
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
8%
# Black Students
54 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
345 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
49%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
102 Students
26,281 Students
% of Others Students
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
14,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$17,497
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Linden, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Linden, NJ is St. John The Apostle School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Linden?
3 private elementary schools are located in Linden.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Linden?
100% of private elementary schools in Linden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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