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Bishop Eustace Prep School
St. Peter Elementary School

Merchantville Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 902 students in Merchantville, NJ, 18% of all K-12 students in Merchantville, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
67% of private schools in Merchantville, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Merchantville Private Schools (2026-27)

Bishop Eustace Prep School Photo
Bishop Eustace Prep School
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
5552 Route 70
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-2160
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St. Peter Elementary School Photo
St. Peter Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
51 W Maple Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 665-5879
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Montessori Seeds Of Education
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students
Montessori School
631 Chester Ave. Moorestown
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(609) 832-2546
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Merchantville, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
902
Students
+147.1% (+537 students) 10-yr
$10,800
Avg. Tuition
-32.5% (-$5,200) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+5.3% (+1 student) 9-yr
22%
Students of Color
-4.3% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-43.5% (-10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merchantville)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
902 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025301168179
2024301165172
2023421164174
2022434167185
2021434165180
2020316160171
2019184164175
2018184164172
2017184167180
2016175166178
2015183154167
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% Students of Color
22%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202522%40%34%
202422%39%34%
202320%40%33%
202211%38%33%
202111%39%32%
202018%39%32%
201930%38%31%
201830%37%31%
201797%38%32%
201670%38%32%
201523%37%32%
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0.45
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.450.630.65
20240.450.640.65
20230.400.650.65
20220.260.650.64
20210.260.650.64
20200.370.650.64
20190.280.650.63
20180.280.650.63
20170.290.640.61
20160.250.650.61
20150.270.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20224%6%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%5%4%
20161%5%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
80 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%8%9%
20249%7%9%
20237%7%9%
20224%7%8%
20214%8%9%
20205%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20184%8%8%
20173%8%8%
20163%8%8%
20153%8%8%
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# Black Students
43 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%6%7%
20245%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20223%8%7%
20213%8%7%
20204%8%8%
20195%9%7%
20185%9%7%
20176%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
663 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
74%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202574%53%52%
202474%53%52%
202377%51%52%
202286%52%54%
202186%52%54%
202079%52%54%
201985%52%56%
201885%52%56%
201784%53%58%
201686%53%58%
201585%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
292 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
67 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
7%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%27%26%
20247%27%26%
20235%29%25%
20223%27%25%
20213%27%25%
20208%27%24%
20194%26%24%
20184%26%23%
20174%25%22%
20166%25%22%
20157%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
68 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201915:111:112:1
201815:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201523:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202580%54%55%
202480%53%54%
202380%54%54%
202280%54%54%
202180%53%54%
202080%52%54%
201990%53%53%
201890%53%53%
201790%52%53%
201680%50%52%
201580%51%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025201415
2024201415
2023201415
2022201415
2021201415
2020201415
2019201415
2018201415
2017201415
2016191415
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025181513
2024181412
2023181411
2022181311
2021181311
2020181311
2019181211
2018181211
2017181110
2016181010
201517910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$10,800$18,947$15,012
2024$10,800$15,878$13,254
2023$10,800$15,215$12,626
2022$10,800$14,919$12,187
2021$10,800$13,993$11,800
2020$10,800$13,826$11,512
2019$10,533$13,406$11,293
2018$10,533$13,176$11,017
2017$10,533$13,780$10,708
2016$16,700$13,054$10,356
2015$16,000$11,979$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
33%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202533%27%34%
202433%27%34%
202333%27%34%
202233%26%33%
202133%27%33%
202033%27%32%
201933%27%31%
201833%26%30%
201733%25%30%
201633%24%29%
201533%22%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merchantville, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Merchantville, NJ include Bishop Eustace Prep School and St. Peter Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Merchantville?
3 private schools are located in Merchantville.
What percentage of students in Merchantville go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Merchantville are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merchantville?
67% of private schools in Merchantville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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