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Matawan Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 516 students in Matawan, NJ, 8% of all K-12 students in Matawan, 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%.
17% of private schools in Matawan, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Matawan Private Schools (2026-27)

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Goddard School Of Old Bridge
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
300 Belchase Court
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
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Map of Home Away Home Academy
Home Away Home Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
1182 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-0033
(1)
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Aberdeen KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
1330 Highway 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 817-0200
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Map of Children Of America Aberdeen
Children Of America Aberdeen
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
1360 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 946-0606
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Map of Matawan Montessori Academy
Matawan Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
432 State Route 34 Ste 4
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 970-4670
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Map of Minding Miracles Learning Center
Minding Miracles Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
90 Springhill Rd
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 316-4884
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Matawan, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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First Friends Child Care School
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
269 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 583-0003
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Matawan, NJ Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
516
Students
20
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Matawan)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
516 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
30%
40%
0.22
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
7%
# Black Students
8 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
36 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
7%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
436 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
88%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Matawan, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Matawan, NJ include Home Away Home Academy and Goddard School Of Old Bridge.
How many private schools are located in Matawan?
6 private schools are located in Matawan.
How diverse are private schools in Matawan?
Matawan private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Matawan go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Matawan are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Matawan?
17% of private schools in Matawan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Matawan are often viewed compared to one another?

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