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Linden Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 593 students in Linden, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private preschools in Linden, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Linden Private Preschools (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 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)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
593
Students
+111.8% (+313 students) 10-yr
$3,500
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
-40.9% (-27.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.8% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Linden)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
998 Schools
# Students
593 Students
138,238 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025198149191
2024198148187
2023198147185
2022200151188
2021200149184
2020205146179
2019132148182
2018132148181
2017132146183
2016132144181
201593134173
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% Students of Color
39%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202539%40%32%
202439%40%32%
202339%40%32%
202239%39%31%
202139%40%32%
202046%40%31%
201961%39%31%
201861%38%30%
201763%37%31%
201663%38%31%
201566%36%31%
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0.68
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.680.660.65
20240.680.660.65
20230.680.660.65
20220.680.670.64
20210.680.670.64
20200.730.670.64
20190.750.670.64
20180.750.670.64
20170.750.660.62
20160.750.660.62
20150.750.660.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256%6%4%
20246%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20226%6%5%
20216%6%5%
20205%5%4%
20193%6%5%
20183%5%5%
20173%5%3%
20163%5%3%
20153%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
130 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202524%7%8%
202424%7%8%
202324%7%8%
202222%7%8%
202122%7%7%
202020%7%7%
201914%7%7%
201814%7%7%
201714%7%6%
201614%7%7%
201513%6%6%
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# Black Students
15 Students
6,734 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%5%6%
20243%5%6%
20233%6%6%
20223%6%6%
20213%7%7%
202010%7%7%
201927%7%6%
201827%7%6%
201727%7%6%
201627%7%6%
201526%6%6%
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# White Students
265 Students
56,527 Students
% White Students
48%
42%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202548%42%48%
202448%41%48%
202348%40%48%
202248%43%50%
202148%42%50%
202042%43%51%
201927%43%52%
201827%43%52%
201727%43%54%
201627%43%54%
201525%41%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 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
54,444 Students
% of Others Students
19%
40%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202518%40%34%
202418%41%33%
202318%41%33%
202220%38%31%
202120%38%31%
202023%38%31%
201929%37%30%
201829%38%30%
201729%38%30%
201629%38%29%
201533%42%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202516:112:112:1
202416:112:112:1
202316:112:112:1
202217:112:112:1
202117:112:112:1
202017:113:112:1
201919:113:112:1
201819:113:112:1
201719:112:112:1
201619:112:112:1
201519:114:113:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025121516
2024121516
2023121516
2022121516
2021121516
2020121516
2019121516
2018121516
2017121516
2016121516
2015121416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$16,490

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$3,500$16,706$12,988
2024$3,500$12,543$10,159
2023$3,500$12,247$9,500
2022$3,500$11,563$8,989
2021$3,500$10,331$8,661
2020$3,500$10,131$8,383
2019$3,500$9,948$8,266
2018$3,500$9,571$7,888
2017$3,500$10,060$7,628
2016$3,500$9,217$7,230
2015$3,500$8,987$6,984
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinden, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202595%79%83%
202495%84%88%
202395%84%88%
202295%84%88%
202195%84%88%
202095%83%88%
201995%83%88%
201895%84%88%
201795%84%88%
201695%84%88%
201595%83%88%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Linden, NJ?
The top ranked private preschools in Linden, NJ is St. John The Apostle School.
How many private preschools are located in Linden?
3 private preschools are located in Linden.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Linden?
67% of private preschools in Linden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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