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New Jersey Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 99 private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 23,031 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey include Gill St. Bernard's School, Moorestown Friends School, and Pioneer Academy.
The average tuition cost is $19,678, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,851.
54% of private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 99

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 99

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey (2026-27)

Cedar Hill Prep School Photo
Cedar Hill Prep School
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
(8)
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Far Brook School Photo
Far Brook School
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
(12)
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Fusion Academy Englewood Photo
Fusion Academy Englewood
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
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Gill St. Bernard's School Photo
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
(8)
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Moorestown Friends School Photo
Moorestown Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 602 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 52
Friends
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
(11)
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Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School) Photo
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School)
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
(11)
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Pioneer Academy Photo
Pioneer Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
(5)
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Ranney School Photo
Ranney School
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 39
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
(2)
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Rising Star Academy Photo
Rising Star Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
(1)
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Barnstable Academy Photo
Barnstable Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
(8)
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Map of Cornerstone Day School
Cornerstone Day School
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
(7)
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Fusion Academy Montclair Photo
Fusion Academy Montclair
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Morristown Photo
Fusion Academy Morristown
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Princeton Photo
Fusion Academy Princeton
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Map of Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine
Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
180 Rodney St
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-0622
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Map of Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
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The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Photo
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
99 South Street
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-8657
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Academy Of Saint Paul
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
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Map of An-noor Academy
An-noor Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
1000 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
(3)
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Apple Montessori Of Wayne Photo
Apple Montessori Of Wayne
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
(1)
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Assumption Regional Catholic School Photo
Assumption Regional Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
146 South Pitney Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7134
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Atlantic Christian School Photo
Atlantic Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
391 Zion Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-1199
(2)
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Map of Bruriah High School For Girls
Bruriah High School For Girls
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students
All-boys (Jewish)
35 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
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Calvary Christian School Photo
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
(2)
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Christ The King Regional School Photo
Christ The King Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
164 Hopkins Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-2084
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Map of Collegiate School
Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
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Map of Corpus Christi School
Corpus Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
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Cumberland Christian School Photo
Cumberland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1100 W Sherman Ave
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 696-1600
(4)
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De Paul Catholic High School Photo
De Paul Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
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Doane Academy Photo
Doane Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
(9)
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Dwight-Englewood School Photo
Dwight-Englewood School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 40
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
(2)
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Eastern Christian Preschool & Elementary School Photo
Eastern Christian Preschool & Elementary School
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
(7)
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Eastern Christian Upper Elementary & Middle School Photo
Eastern Christian Upper Elementary & Middle School
Gr: 3-8 | 381 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
518 Sicomac Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-3663
(9)
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FlexSchool Photo
FlexSchool
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
(7)
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Friends School Mullica Hill Photo
Friends School Mullica Hill
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Friends
15 High Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2908
(8)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey include Gill St. Bernard's School, Moorestown Friends School, and Pioneer Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in New Jersey?
99 private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $19,678, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,851.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
54% of private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
23,031
Students
$19,678
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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