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Best Morristown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 The Red Oaks School, The Peck School, and Delbarton 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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Assumption Of The Bvm School
(Catholic)
63 Macculloch Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-0590
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Delbarton School
Delbarton School Photo - Delbarton campus in the fall.
All-boys (Catholic)
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 644 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Gr: 6-12 | 612 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 55 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Villa Walsh Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Western Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 349-0377
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cheder Lubavitch
(Jewish)
226 Sussex Av
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 455-0168
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Shepard Preparatory High School
Special Education School
8 Columba Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 984-1600
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Morristown, New Jersey

Morristown, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Morristown)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,732 Students
217,999 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
402 Teachers
20,237 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1357
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$42,009
$18,987
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$869
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$32,033
$16,414
Average Acceptance Rate
49%
77%
Average Endowment Size
$26.8 million
$56.17 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
132 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
152 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,930 Students
116,586 Students
% White Students
71%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
5 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
449 Students
59,277 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Morristown, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in Morristown, NJ include The Red Oaks School, The Peck School, and Delbarton 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 22% 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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