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

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 Children's Day Nursery And Family Center, Holmdel Preschool Center, and Childrens House Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $9,926, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,975.
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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 130

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 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
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 Pg Chambers School
Pg Chambers School
Gr: Inquire with school | 83 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
15 Halko Drive
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 829-8484
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Map of Pns&k
Pns&k
Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
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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 Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool
170 Elm St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8460
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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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Map of Bright Horizons At Lebanon
Bright Horizons At Lebanon
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool
1388 Us Highway 22
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-0226
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Map of Cathedral Of Love Christian School
Cathedral Of Love Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
139 Beverly Rancocas Rd
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-9377
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Map of Centrastate Early Childhood Center
Centrastate Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
901 W Main St
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 303-5300
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Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo
Cherry Blossom Montessori School
Gr: NS-6
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
425 Amwell Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-4436
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Map of Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
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Map of Child Development Center At Bristol Myers Squibb
Child Development Center At Bristol Myers Squibb
Gr: K | 14 students
Alternative School
Route 206 & Province Line Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 252-6200
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Map of Child Development Center At Bristol-myers Squibb
Child Development Center At Bristol-myers Squibb
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
777 Scudders Mill Rd
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 897-3700
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Map of Children's Center
Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Main St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 310-7919
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Map of Children's Corner At Bridgewater Umc
Children's Corner At Bridgewater Umc
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
651 Country Club Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-9596
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Map of The Community School In Nutley Inc
The Community School In Nutley Inc
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
100 Vincent Place
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0789
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Map of Creative Kids Academy
Creative Kids Academy
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
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Creative Learning Center Photo
Creative Learning Center
Gr: PK-2 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
160 Avenue At The Common Ste 3
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 389-2211
(1)
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Map of Crossroads Early Learning Center
Crossroads Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
114 Old Stage Rd
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 251-3221
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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 Children's Day Nursery And Family Center, Holmdel Preschool 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 $9,926, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,975.
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
$9,926
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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