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Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 130 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 10,886 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Jersey include Greater New Brunswick Day Care, Children's Day Nursery And Family Center, and Childrens House Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $13,941, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
20% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 130

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 130

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Jersey (2026-27)

Aquinas Academy Photo
Aquinas Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
(1)
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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 Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
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Map of Childrens House Montessori School
Childrens House Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
(1)
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Map of Greater New Brunswick Day Care
Greater New Brunswick Day Care
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Daycare / Preschool
120 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
(732) 249-4299
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Map of Holmdel Preschool Center
Holmdel Preschool Center
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
674 N. Beers Street
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 888-1919
(3)
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Map of Home Away Home Academy
Home Away Home Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
1182 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-0033
(1)
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Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
314 Old Allerton Rd
Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 735-6334
(6)
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Map of Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center
Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
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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 St. Leo The Great School
St. Leo The Great School
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
550 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
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Map of Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education Program
Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education Program
Gr: PK-K | 141 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
756 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6770
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Map of Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten
Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
(1)
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Map of Union City Daycare Program, Inc.
Union City Daycare Program, Inc.
Gr: NS-K | 327 students
Daycare / Preschool
219 47th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2754
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Map of A Pleasant Day Nursery School
A Pleasant Day Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5235
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Map of Abc Spectrum Preschool
Abc Spectrum Preschool
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
78 Millhurst Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-4747
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Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool Photo
Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3048 Valley Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 604-8844
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Map of Am - Tree Developmental Nursery School
Am - Tree Developmental Nursery School
Gr: NS | 175 students
Daycare / Preschool
115 Spring Valley Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-8103
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Blessed Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Blessed Beginnings Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
32 Main Street
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 726-7513
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Map of Bright Horizons at Giralda Farms
Bright Horizons at Giralda Farms
Gr: NS-PK | 106 students
Daycare / Preschool
5 Giralda Farms
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 660-7700
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Jersey include Greater New Brunswick Day Care, Children's Day Nursery And Family Center, and Childrens House Montessori School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in New Jersey?
130 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $13,941, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
20% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
130
Private Schools
10,886
Students
$13,941
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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