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Best Morristown Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,732 students in Morristown, NJ (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,781 public students). 36% of all K-12 students in Morristown, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Morristown, NJ include Delbarton School, Morristown Beard School, and The Peck School.
The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
44% of private schools in Morristown, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Morristown Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Delbarton School
Delbarton School Photo - The Class of 2024
All-boys (Catholic)
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Grades: 7-12
| 644 students
Fusion Academy Morristown
Fusion Academy Morristown Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Assumption Of The Bvm School
(Catholic)
63 Macculloch Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-0590
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Grades: 6-12
| 612 students
The Peck School
The Peck School Photo - A warm welcome, good eye contact, and consideration of others are just a few of the elements at The Peck School that contribute to creating one of the most nurturing and inspirational K-8 learning environments in the country.
(15)
247 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
The Red Oaks School
The Red Oaks School Photo - Welcome to The Red Oaks School -- PreK3 through 8th Grade. We've been inspiring a passion for learning and appreciation for success for over 57 years. Schedule a tour easily on our website (Schedule a Tour button).
(11)
21 Cutler Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-7853
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Villa Walsh Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Western Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 349-0377
Grades: 7-12
| 198 students
Cheder Lubavitch
(Jewish)
226 Sussex Av
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 455-0168
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Shepard Preparatory High School
Special Education School
8 Columba Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 984-1600
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Morristown, New Jersey

Morristown, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6 Kahn Rd
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 377-2560
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Morristown, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Morristown, NJ include Delbarton School, Morristown Beard School, and The Peck School.
How many private schools are located in Morristown?
9 private schools are located in Morristown.
How diverse are private schools in Morristown?
Morristown private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Morristown go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Morristown are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morristown?
44% of private schools in Morristown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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