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Matawan Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 76%.
50% of private elementary schools in Matawan, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Matawan Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
342
Students
+451.6% (+280 students) 10-yr
25
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
-69.3% (-52.0 pp) 10-yr
29:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+383.3% (+23.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Matawan)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
342 Students
139,446 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025171220199
2024171216192
202362215193
2022202215205
2021202213201
2020202208188
2019202215193
2018202216190
2017202217199
201662215196
201562200183
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% Students of Color
23%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202523%40%33%
202423%39%32%
202371%39%32%
202244%39%32%
202144%39%31%
202044%39%31%
201944%38%31%
201844%37%30%
201744%38%31%
201675%38%31%
201575%37%31%
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0.17
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.170.600.64
20240.170.610.64
20230.380.620.63
20220.240.610.62
20210.240.610.62
20200.240.610.62
20190.240.620.61
20180.240.620.60
20170.240.610.59
20160.380.610.59
20150.380.620.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
202313%7%5%
20225%6%5%
20215%6%5%
20205%7%5%
20195%6%4%
20185%6%4%
20175%5%4%
201613%5%4%
201513%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20232%8%9%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%7%8%
20241%7%8%
20232%8%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%9%8%
20201%9%8%
20191%10%8%
20181%10%8%
20171%10%7%
20162%10%8%
20152%10%8%
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# White Students
19 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
5%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256%60%55%
20246%59%55%
20236%58%55%
20227%58%57%
20217%58%57%
20207%58%58%
20197%58%59%
20187%58%59%
20177%59%61%
20166%59%61%
20156%57%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
171 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
311 Students
26,404 Students
% of Others Students
91%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202590%18%22%
202490%19%22%
202377%19%22%
202287%18%22%
202187%18%20%
202087%17%19%
201987%17%20%
201887%17%20%
201787%17%19%
201677%17%18%
201577%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202529:110:111:1
202429:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
202227:110:111:1
202127:110:111:1
202027:110:111:1
201927:111:111:1
201827:111:111:1
201727:111:111:1
20166:111:112:1
20156:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202565%54%54%
202465%54%54%
202265%56%53%
202165%54%53%
202065%53%53%
201965%53%52%
201865%53%52%
201765%51%51%
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Average Class Size
25 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025251416
2024251415
2022251415
2021251415
2020251415
2019251415
2018251415
2017251415
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202595%76%81%
202495%77%85%
202295%78%85%
202195%78%86%
202095%78%86%
201995%77%85%
201895%78%85%
201795%77%86%
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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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