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St. Peter Elementary School
Bishop Eustace Prep School

Merchantville Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

3
Private Schools
902
Students
$10,800
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merchantville)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
902 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
22%
40%
0.45
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
43 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
663 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
74%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
67 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
7%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
68 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
54%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
$16,975
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
27%
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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