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Matawan Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 342 students in Matawan, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private elementary schools in Matawan, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Matawan Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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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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Matawan, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of First Friends Child Care School
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

2
Private Schools
342
Students
25
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
29:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Matawan)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
342 Students
139,326 Students
% Students of Color
23%
40%
0.17
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
19 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
5%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
311 Students
26,294 Students
% of Others Students
91%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,407 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
25 students
14 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Matawan, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Matawan, NJ is Home Away Home Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Matawan?
2 private elementary schools are located in Matawan.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Matawan?
50% of private elementary schools in Matawan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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