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Matawan Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 516 students in Matawan, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
17% of private preschools in Matawan, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Matawan Private Preschools (2026-27)

Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo
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)

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)

6
Private Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
516
Students
+102.4% (+261 students) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-5 students) 8-yr
30%
Students of Color
-26.8% (-11.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Matawan)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
998 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearMatawan, NJ Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20164
20154
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# Students
516 Students
138,196 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202590149191
202490148187
202386147185
202297151188
202185149184
202085146179
201982148182
201882148181
201793146183
201664144181
201564134173
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% Students of Color
30%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202531%40%32%
202431%40%32%
202330%40%32%
202238%39%31%
202141%40%32%
202041%40%31%
201941%39%31%
201841%38%30%
201738%37%31%
201641%38%31%
201541%36%31%
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0.22
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.200.660.65
20240.200.660.65
20230.200.660.65
20220.260.670.64
20210.290.670.64
20200.290.670.64
20190.280.670.64
20180.280.670.64
20170.300.660.62
20160.460.660.62
20150.460.660.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%6%4%
20242%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20223%6%5%
20214%6%5%
20204%5%4%
20194%6%5%
20184%5%5%
20174%5%3%
20167%5%3%
20157%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20231%7%8%
20221%7%8%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%7%
20191%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20161%7%7%
20151%6%6%
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# Black Students
8 Students
6,734 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%5%6%
20241%5%6%
20231%6%6%
20222%6%6%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%7%
20192%7%6%
20182%7%6%
20172%7%6%
20162%7%6%
20152%6%6%
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# White Students
36 Students
56,527 Students
% White Students
7%
42%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%42%48%
20247%41%48%
20237%40%48%
20228%43%50%
202110%42%50%
202010%43%51%
201910%43%52%
201810%43%52%
201711%43%54%
201619%43%54%
201519%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
436 Students
54,353 Students
% of Others Students
88%
40%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202590%40%34%
202490%41%33%
202389%41%33%
202286%38%31%
202183%38%31%
202083%38%31%
201983%37%30%
201883%38%30%
201783%38%30%
201671%38%29%
201571%42%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
11,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202522:112:112:1
202422:112:112:1
202327:112:112:1
202226:112:112:1
202130:112:112:1
202030:113:112:1
201929:113:112:1
201829:113:112:1
201728:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
50%

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

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202580%50%51%
202480%49%51%
202380%49%51%
202280%51%51%
202165%50%50%
202065%49%50%
201965%49%50%
201865%50%50%
201765%49%49%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025201516
2024201516
2023201516
2022201516
2021251516
2020251516
2019251516
2018251516
2017251516
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearMatawan, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202595%79%83%
202495%84%88%
202395%84%88%
202295%84%88%
202195%84%88%
202095%83%88%
201995%83%88%
201895%84%88%
201795%84%88%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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