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Madison Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 901 students in Madison, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
20% of private preschools in Madison, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 901
  • Average Tuition: $7,925
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Madison, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 901
  • Average Tuition: $7,925
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Madison, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Madison Private Preschools (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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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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
901
Students
+29.6% (+206 students) 10-yr
$7,925
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
-28.0% (-7 students) 10-yr
32%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+16.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-53.8% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
998 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearMadison, NJ Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
901 Students
138,238 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025180149191
2024180148187
2023190147185
2022115151188
2021115149184
2020115146179
2019140148182
2018140148181
2017152146183
2016152144181
2015174134173
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% Students of Color
32%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202532%40%32%
202432%40%32%
202330%40%32%
202223%39%31%
202123%40%32%
202023%40%31%
201920%39%31%
201820%38%30%
201716%37%31%
201616%38%31%
201516%36%31%
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0.60
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.600.660.65
20240.600.660.65
20230.600.660.65
20220.550.670.64
20210.550.670.64
20200.550.670.64
20190.530.670.64
20180.530.670.64
20170.560.660.62
20160.560.660.62
20150.530.660.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%6%4%
20243%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20225%6%5%
20215%6%5%
20205%5%4%
20193%6%5%
20183%5%5%
20174%5%3%
20164%5%3%
20154%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%7%8%
20242%7%8%
20233%7%8%
20223%7%8%
20213%7%7%
20203%7%7%
20194%7%7%
20184%7%7%
20172%7%6%
20162%7%7%
20152%6%6%
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# Black Students
48 Students
6,734 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%5%6%
20245%5%6%
20235%6%6%
20222%6%6%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%7%
20191%7%6%
20181%7%6%
20171%7%6%
20161%7%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
366 Students
56,527 Students
% White Students
41%
42%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202541%42%48%
202441%41%48%
202341%40%48%
202259%43%50%
202159%42%50%
202059%43%51%
201961%43%52%
201861%43%52%
201756%43%54%
201656%43%54%
201560%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
442 Students
54,444 Students
% of Others Students
49%
40%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202549%40%34%
202449%41%33%
202348%41%33%
202231%38%31%
202131%38%31%
202031%38%31%
201931%37%30%
201831%38%30%
201737%38%30%
201637%38%29%
201533%42%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
123 Teachers
11,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256:112:112:1
20246:112:112:1
20236:112:112:1
202211:112:112:1
202111:112:112:1
202011:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201513:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202555%50%51%
202455%49%51%
202355%49%51%
202255%51%51%
202155%50%50%
202055%49%50%
201955%49%50%
201855%50%50%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025181516
2024191516
2023191516
2022191516
2021191516
2020191516
2019191516
2018191516
2017191516
2016201516
2015251416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,925
$14,248
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
24%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%24%31%
20241%24%30%
20231%23%30%
20221%22%29%
20211%24%29%
20201%24%29%
20191%24%28%
20181%23%27%
20171%21%26%
20161%20%25%
20151%18%24%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Madison, NJ?
The top ranked private preschools in Madison, NJ include Fm Kirby Childrens Center and St. Vincent Martyr School.
How many private preschools are located in Madison?
5 private preschools are located in Madison.
How diverse are private preschools in Madison?
Madison private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
20% of private preschools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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