Creative Learning Center Photo - Block building is an essential part of our preschool and primary program. Through this activity, the children develop critical thinking skills, perseverance, language skills, mathematical and scientific understandings, as well as a strong self concept.

Top 5 Best New Jersey Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 3,025 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in New Jersey include Aquinas Academy, Childrens House Montessori School, and Home Away Home Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
39% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in New Jersey (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo - Faith in Every Student's Future and Commitment to Excellence in Education
(Catholic)
(1)
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Grades: NS-8
| 248 students
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
Grades: PK-1
| 25 students
Home Away Home Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1182 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-0033
Grades: PK-1
| 280 students
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
314 Old Allerton Rd
Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 735-6334
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
St. Francis Cathedral School
(Catholic)
528 Main St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
550 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Cherry Blossom Montessori School
Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
20 Equator Avenue
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Creative Learning Center
Creative Learning Center Photo - Block building is an essential part of our preschool and primary program. Through this activity, the children develop critical thinking skills, perseverance, language skills, mathematical and scientific understandings, as well as a strong self concept.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
160 Avenue At The Common Ste 3
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 389-2211
Grades: PK-2
| 115 students
The French American Academy
The French American Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
1092 Carnation Drive
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 338-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Guardian Angels Regional School
Guardian Angels Regional School Photo - Kindergarten students enjoying their afternoon classes
(Catholic)
(5)
150 S School Street
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 423-9440
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Guardian Angels Regional School
(Catholic)
717 Beacon Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-9401
Grades: 4-8
| 89 students
King Of Kings School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
250 Harmony Rd
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 615-0220
Grades: K-1
| 157 students
Moorestown Children's School
Special Program Emphasis
760 Garwood Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-9040
Grades: PK-2
| 11 students
Quality Time Inc
74 Oak Ridge Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-6675
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton
Montessori School
22 Varettoni Pl
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
Grades: PK-1
| 41 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Grades: PK-1
| 79 students
Tiny Tiki's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
601 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-8180
Grades: NS-8
| 39 students

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