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Merchantville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 320 students in Merchantville, NJ.
50% of private elementary schools in Merchantville, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Merchantville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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)

2
Private Schools
320
Students
-12.3% (-45 students) 10-yr
$4,900
Avg. Tuition
-34.2% (-$2,550) 8-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
+82.6% (+19.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-26.1% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merchantville)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
320 Students
139,454 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025160220199
2024160216192
2023259215193
2022285215205
2021285213201
2020183208188
2019184215193
2018184216190
2017184217199
2016175215196
2015183200183
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% Students of Color
42%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202542%40%33%
202441%39%32%
202341%39%32%
202213%39%32%
202113%39%31%
202029%39%31%
201930%38%31%
201830%37%30%
201797%38%31%
201670%38%31%
201523%37%31%
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0.71
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.710.600.64
20240.710.610.64
20230.690.620.63
20220.370.610.62
20210.370.610.62
20200.560.610.62
20190.580.620.61
20180.580.620.60
20170.580.610.59
20160.520.610.59
20150.540.620.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256%6%5%
20246%6%5%
20239%7%5%
20223%6%5%
20213%6%5%
20203%7%5%
20195%6%4%
20185%6%4%
20174%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202521%8%9%
202421%8%9%
202318%8%9%
20227%9%8%
20217%9%9%
20209%9%9%
20198%9%8%
20188%9%8%
20178%9%8%
20168%9%8%
20157%9%8%
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# Black Students
23 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%7%8%
20247%7%8%
20238%8%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%9%8%
20206%9%8%
201911%10%8%
201811%10%8%
201714%10%7%
20165%10%8%
20155%10%8%
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# White Students
143 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
45%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202545%60%55%
202445%59%55%
202349%58%55%
202279%58%57%
202179%58%57%
202063%58%58%
201962%58%59%
201862%58%59%
201761%59%61%
201667%59%61%
201564%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
67 Students
26,416 Students
% of Others Students
21%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202521%18%22%
202421%19%22%
202316%19%22%
202210%18%22%
202110%18%20%
202019%17%19%
201914%17%20%
201814%17%20%
201713%17%19%
201617%17%18%
201521%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
14,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202517:110:111:1
202417:110:111:1
202313:110:111:1
202216:110:111:1
202116:110:111:1
202016:110:111:1
201915:111:111:1
201815:111:111:1
201714:111:111:1
201617:111:112:1
201523:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025201416
2024201415
2023201415
2022201415
2021201415
2020201415
2019201415
2018201415
2017201415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,900
$16,739

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$4,900$18,395$14,043
2024$4,900$15,572$12,357
2023$4,900$14,897$11,693
2022$4,900$14,649$11,199
2021$4,900$13,778$10,824
2020$4,900$13,715$10,496
2019$7,450$13,243$10,300
2018$7,450$12,825$10,056
2017$7,450$13,249$9,712
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Merchantville, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Merchantville, NJ is St. Peter Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Merchantville?
2 private elementary schools are located in Merchantville.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Merchantville?
50% of private elementary schools in Merchantville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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