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Madison Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 901 students in Madison, NJ, 28% of all K-12 students in Madison, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
17% of private schools in Madison, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 901
  • Average Tuition: $17,963
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Madison, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 901
  • Average Tuition: $17,963
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Madison, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Madison Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Fm Kirby Childrens Center
Fm Kirby Childrens Center
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
54 East St
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 377-4945
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Map of St. Vincent Martyr School
St. Vincent Martyr School
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
26 Green Village Rd
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 377-1104
(1)
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Map of Bright Horizons at Giralda Farms
Bright Horizons at Giralda Farms
Gr: NS-PK | 106 students
Daycare / Preschool
5 Giralda Farms
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 660-7700
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Drew School Photo
Drew School
Gr: 2-12
Alternative School
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(720) 327-6873
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Map of Madison Montessori School
Madison Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
19 Green Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 966-9544
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Map of Rainbow Montessori
Rainbow Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
4 Madison Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 377-8313
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Madison, NJ Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
901
Students
$17,963
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
901 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
32%
40%
0.60
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
48 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
366 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
41%
54%
# 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
442 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
49%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
128 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,963
$16,959
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
27%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, NJ include St. Vincent Martyr School and Fm Kirby Childrens Center.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
6 private schools are located in Madison.
How diverse are private schools in Madison?
Madison private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
17% of private schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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