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Merchantville Private Preschools

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Merchantville Private Preschools (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
998 Schools
# Students
320 Students
138,196 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025160149191
2024160148187
2023259147185
2022285151188
2021285149184
2020183146179
2019184148182
2018184148181
2017184146183
2016175144181
2015183134173
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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%32%
202441%40%32%
202341%40%32%
202213%39%31%
202113%40%32%
202029%40%31%
201930%39%31%
201830%38%30%
201797%37%31%
201670%38%31%
201523%36%31%
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0.71
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.710.660.65
20240.710.660.65
20230.690.660.65
20220.370.670.64
20210.370.670.64
20200.560.670.64
20190.580.670.64
20180.580.670.64
20170.580.660.62
20160.520.660.62
20150.540.660.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256%6%4%
20246%6%5%
20239%6%5%
20223%6%5%
20213%6%5%
20203%5%4%
20195%6%5%
20185%5%5%
20174%5%3%
20163%5%3%
20153%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202521%7%8%
202421%7%8%
202318%7%8%
20227%7%8%
20217%7%7%
20209%7%7%
20198%7%7%
20188%7%7%
20178%7%6%
20168%7%7%
20157%6%6%
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# Black Students
23 Students
6,734 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%5%6%
20247%5%6%
20238%6%6%
20221%6%6%
20211%7%7%
20206%7%7%
201911%7%6%
201811%7%6%
201714%7%6%
20165%7%6%
20155%6%6%
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# White Students
143 Students
56,527 Students
% White Students
45%
42%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202545%42%48%
202445%41%48%
202349%40%48%
202279%43%50%
202179%42%50%
202063%43%51%
201962%43%52%
201862%43%52%
201761%43%54%
201667%43%54%
201564%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
67 Students
54,353 Students
% of Others Students
21%
40%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202521%40%34%
202421%41%33%
202316%41%33%
202210%38%31%
202110%38%31%
202019%38%31%
201914%37%30%
201814%38%30%
201713%38%30%
201617%38%29%
201521%42%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
11,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202517:112:112:1
202417:112:112:1
202313:112:112:1
202216:112:112:1
202116:112:112:1
202016:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201617:112:112:1
201523:114:113:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025201516
2024201516
2023201516
2022201516
2021201516
2020201516
2019201516
2018201516
2017201516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,900
$14,255

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearMerchantville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$4,900$16,706$12,988
2024$4,900$12,543$10,159
2023$4,900$12,247$9,500
2022$4,900$11,563$8,989
2021$4,900$10,331$8,661
2020$4,900$10,131$8,383
2019$7,450$9,948$8,266
2018$7,450$9,571$7,888
2017$7,450$10,060$7,628
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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