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Metuchen Private Schools

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 82%.
44% of private schools in Metuchen, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (26-27)

  • # 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

9
Private Schools
1,647
Students
$11,350
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
44%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Metuchen)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,647 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
44%
40%
0.70
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
237 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
136 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
773 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
45%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
499 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
54%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,350
$16,975
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500,017
$15,839
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
82%
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 Saint Joseph High School, Centenary Early Learning Center, and St. Francis Cathedral School.
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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