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Metuchen Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,647 students in Metuchen, NJ, 38% of all K-12 students in Metuchen, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
44% of private schools in Metuchen, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,647
  • Average Tuition: $11,350
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 44%
  • View Metuchen, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,647
  • Average Tuition: $11,350
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 44%
  • View Metuchen, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Metuchen Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Centenary Early Learning Center
Centenary Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
200 Hillside Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-5468
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Map of St. Francis Cathedral School
St. Francis Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students
Catholic
528 Main St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
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Map of Saint Joseph High School
Saint Joseph High School
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys (Catholic)
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
(4)
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Map of Apple Montessori School of Metuchen
Apple Montessori School of Metuchen
Gr: NS
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
12 Center Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 395-6404
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Map of Callicorp Dba Friends Of The Family Child Care Cen
Callicorp Dba Friends Of The Family Child Care Cen
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Hillside Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 248-4142
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Map of Edgar Early Learning Center
Edgar Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 Lake Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 632-8633
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Map of Kinder Kastle Child Care Learning Center
Kinder Kastle Child Care Learning Center
Gr: NS | 167 students
Daycare / Preschool
740 Middlesex Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-5558
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Map of Metuchen Christian Academy
Metuchen Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Assembly of God
130 Whitman Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7854
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Map of Precious Gems Montessori
Precious Gems Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
10 Jersey Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 635-1100
(3)
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Metuchen, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Young Scholars Montessori School
Young Scholars Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
40 Hampton St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 603-2005
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Metuchen, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+12.5% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,647
Students
-14.1% (-271 students) 10-yr
$11,350
Avg. Tuition
+136.5% (+$6,550) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
-13.6% (-3 students) 10-yr
44%
Students of Color
+2.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.1% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Metuchen)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMetuchen, NJ Total Schools
20259
20249
20239
202210
202110
202010
20199
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
1,647 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025206168179
2024206165172
2023191164174
2022202167185
2021202165180
2020202160171
2019216164175
2018216164172
2017240167180
2016240166178
2015240154167
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% Students of Color
44%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202544%40%34%
202444%39%34%
202345%40%33%
202250%38%33%
202150%39%32%
202050%39%32%
201939%38%31%
201839%37%31%
201743%38%32%
201643%38%32%
201543%37%32%
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0.70
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.700.630.65
20240.700.640.65
20230.690.650.65
20220.720.650.64
20210.720.650.64
20200.720.650.64
20190.660.650.63
20180.660.650.63
20170.670.640.61
20160.670.650.61
20150.670.650.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
237 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202514%6%5%
202414%6%5%
202315%6%5%
202214%6%4%
202114%5%4%
202014%5%4%
201911%5%4%
201811%5%4%
201718%5%4%
201618%5%4%
201518%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
79 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%8%9%
20245%7%9%
20235%7%9%
20229%7%8%
20219%8%9%
20209%8%9%
20196%8%8%
20186%8%8%
20173%8%8%
20163%8%8%
20153%8%8%
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# Black Students
136 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%6%7%
20248%7%7%
20238%7%8%
20227%8%7%
20217%8%7%
20207%8%8%
20198%9%7%
20188%9%7%
20179%9%7%
20169%9%7%
20159%9%8%
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# White Students
773 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
45%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202545%53%52%
202445%53%52%
202347%51%52%
202243%52%54%
202143%52%54%
202043%52%54%
201952%52%56%
201852%52%56%
201751%53%58%
201651%53%58%
201551%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
499 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202528%27%26%
202428%27%26%
202325%29%25%
202227%27%25%
202127%27%25%
202027%27%24%
201922%26%24%
201822%26%23%
201719%25%22%
201619%25%22%
201519%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202515:111:111:1
202415:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202215:111:111:1
202115:111:111:1
202015:111:112:1
201915:111:112:1
201815:111:112:1
201719:111:112:1
201619:111:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202582%54%55%
202482%53%54%
202382%54%54%
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Average Class Size
19 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025191415
2024191415
2023191415
2022191415
2021191415
2020191415
2019191415
2018191415
2017221415
2016221415
2015221415
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025181513
2024181412
2023181411
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,350
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$11,350$18,947$15,012
2024$11,350$15,878$13,254
2023$4,800$15,215$12,626
2022$4,800$14,919$12,187
2021$4,800$13,993$11,800
2020$4,800$13,826$11,512
2019$4,800$13,406$11,293
2018$4,800$13,176$11,017
2017$4,800$13,780$10,708
2016$4,800$13,054$10,356
2015$4,800$11,979$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202525%27%34%
202425%27%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500,017
$16,021

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$500,017$16,414$7,073
2024$500,017$16,167$6,930
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202565%77%81%
202465%78%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
30 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Metuchen, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Metuchen, NJ include St. Francis Cathedral School, Saint Joseph High School, and Centenary Early Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Metuchen?
9 private schools are located in Metuchen.
How diverse are private schools in Metuchen?
Metuchen private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Metuchen go to private school?
38% of all K-12 students in Metuchen are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Metuchen?
44% of private schools in Metuchen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Metuchen are often viewed compared to one another?

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