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  • For the 2021 school year, there are 72 top private schools in New Jersey belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 22,122 students.
  • The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations.You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.

Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Chapin School
    Chapin School Photo - Chapin School Princeton focuses on Collaborative Learning through STEAM, Arts, Music, and Athletics.
    (1)
     4101 Princeton Pike
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    (609) 924-2449
    Grades: PK-8 | 223 students
  • Delbarton School
    Delbarton School Photo - Old Main, a mansion built in 1880 as the summer residence of the Kountze family, is the centerpiece of Delbarton's 200 acre campus.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     230 Mendham Road
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    (973) 538-3231
    Grades: 7-12 | 609 students
  • The Elisabeth Morrow School
    The Elisabeth Morrow School Photo - The Elisabeth Morrow School serves children age 2 through eighth grade providing exemplary academics and character development in a diverse and inclusive child-centered community, inspiring students to become curious scholars, ethical leaders, and global citizens.
    435 Lydecker Street
    Englewood, NJ 07631
    (201) 568-5566
    Grades: NS-8 | 417 students
  • Far Brook School
    Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.
    (2)
     52 Great Hills Road
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
    (973) 379-3442
    Grades: NS-8 | 224 students
  • Laurel School Of Princeton, The
    Laurel School Of Princeton, The Photo
    Special Education School
    (2)
     800 North Road
    Pennington, NJ 08534
    (609) 566-6000
    Grades: 1-12 | 45 students
  • Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child (All Girls 7-12)
    Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child (All Girls 7-12) Photo
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     44 Blackburn Road
    Summit, NJ 07901
    (908) 522-8109
    Grades: 7-12 | 308 students
  • Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School)
    Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School) Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     44 Blackburn Road
    Summit, NJ 07901
    (908) 522-8109
    Grades: PK-6 | 234 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.
    (9)
     247 South Street
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    (973) 539-8660
    Grades: K-8 | 344 students
  • Pioneer Academy
    Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
    (2)
     164 Totowa Road
    Wayne, NJ 07470
    (973) 405-5169
    Grades: PK-12 | 323 students
  • Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart
    Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten boys on the playground.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
    (12)
     1128 Great Road
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    (609) 921-6499
    Grades: K-8 | 192 students
  • Ranney School
    Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
    (1)
     235 Hope Road
    Eatontown, NJ 07724
    (732) 542-4777
    Grades: PK-12 | 661 students
  • Rutgers Preparatory School
    Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Whether on Campus or visiting Grounds for Sculpture, Rutgers Prep's location in Somerset, NJ means that nature, the Arts, multi-cultural events, and historic treasures impact student instruction every day.
    (2)
     1345 Easton Ave
    Somerset, NJ 08873
    (732) 545-5600
    Grades: PK-12 | 640 students
  • Voyagers' Community School
    Voyagers' Community School Photo - Far from your ordinary summer camp, our camp works just like our school. Children express their interests and we help them build experiences in response. We provide the space, instruction as needed, and state of the art technology and supplies, in an easily accessible fashion. This is where the learning begins and friendships are made.
    (3)
     215 Broad Street
    Eatontown, NJ 07724
    (732) 842-1660
    Grades: NS-12 | 80 students
  • The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
    The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
    (10)
     1295 Inman Ave
    Edison, NJ 08820
    (908) 754-1882
    Grades: PK-12 | 458 students
  • Academy Of Saint Elizabeth
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     2 Convent Rd
    Convent Station, NJ 07961
    (973) 290-5200
    Grades: 9-12 | 144 students
  • All Saints Episcopal Day School
    All Saints Episcopal Day School Photo - Gymnasium
    (Episcopal)
    (6)
     707 Washington St
    Hoboken, NJ 07030
    (201) 792-0736
    Grades: NS-8 | 226 students
  • The American Boychoir School
    The American Boychoir School Photo - American Boychoir is the nation's most widely touring and frequently performing choral ensemble.
    All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
    (2)
     75 Mapleton Road
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    (609) 924-5858
    Grades: 4-8 | 49 students
  • Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    2 Park St
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    (800) 462-5247
    Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
  • Calvary Academy
    (Christian)
    (3)
     1133 E County Line Rd
    Lakewood, NJ 08701
    (732) 363-3633
    Grades: PK-12 | 258 students
  • The Cambridge School
    The Cambridge School Photo
    Special Education School
     100 Straube Center Blvd
    Pennington, NJ 08534
    (609) 730-9553
    Grades: K-12 | 125 students
  • Champion Baptist Academy
    (Christian)
     512 S Pitney Rd
    Absecon, NJ 08205
    (609) 652-7507
    Grades: PK-7 | 30 students
  • Chatham Day School
    Chatham Day School Photo
    (10)
     700 Shunpike Road
    Chatham, NJ 07928
    (973) 410-0400
    Grades: NS-8 | 158 students
  • Collegiate School
     22 Kent Ct
    Passaic, NJ 07055
    (973) 777-1714
    Grades: PK-12 | 60 students
  • Community High School
    Community High School Photo - Community High School
    Special Education School
     1135 Teaneck Rd
    Teaneck, NJ 07666
    (201) 862-1796
    Grades: 9-12 | 184 students
  • Craig High School
    Special Education School
     310 Lathrop Avenue
    Boonton, NJ 07005
    (973) 334-1234
    Grades: 9-12 | 52 students
  • The Craig School
    The Craig School Photo - The Craig School athletic program offers students the opportunity to participate in competitive and intramural sports. Every student can sign up for any competitive sport that is offered for their grade as Craig has a no cut policy. We emphasize the importance of developing personal fitness and a healthy and positive attitude towards performance. We focus on sportsmanship, perseverance and
    Special Program Emphasis
     10 Tower Hill Rd
    Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
    (973) 334-1295
    Grades: 2-12 | n/a students
  • Doane Academy
    Doane Academy Photo - AN EDUCATION FOR LIFE-Our beautiful, historic campus rests on the banks of the Delaware River and offers students a unique environment for rigorous academics, extra-curricular opportunities, and student life enriched by traditions that have developed over more than 179 years. Our classrooms are exciting learning environments, where students from age 3 to Grade 12 are challenged, and encouraged.
    (Episcopal)
    (9)
     350 Riverbank
    Burlington, NJ 08016
    (609) 386-3500
    Grades: NS-12 | 252 students
  • The Durand School
    Special Education School
     230 N Evergreen Ave Ste 1
    Woodbury, NJ 08096
    (856) 845-0666
    Grades: 1-12 | 58 students
  • Dwight-englewood School
    Dwight-englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
    315 E Palisade Avenue
    Englewood, NJ 07631
    (201) 569-9500
    Grades: PK-12 | 966 students
  • Far Hills Country Day School
    Far Hills Country Day School Photo - Far Hills celebrates 90 years of exceptional education in our community this year.
    (2)
     697 US-202
    Far Hills, NJ 07931
    (908) 766-0622
    Grades: NS-8 | 277 students
  • French American School of Princeton
    French American School of Princeton Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
     75 Mapleton Rd
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    (609) 430-3001
    Grades: NS-8 | 193 students
  • Friends School Mullica Hill
    Friends School Mullica Hill Photo - Our PreK program is for children ages 3 and up. We offer half-day and full-day options. We also offer Early Room and Extended Day for working parents. Our PreK students thrive with Teacher Nancy, who has been a long-time favorite teacher for years!
    (Friends)
    (4)
     15 High Street
    Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
    (856) 478-2908
    Grades: PK-8 | n/a students
  • Gill St Bernard's School
    Gill St Bernard's School Photo - BALANCE MATTERS ON THE PLAYING FIELD.
    PO Box 604 / St. Bernard's Road
    Gladstone, NJ 07934
    (908) 243-1611
    Grades: NS-12 | 638 students
  • Gottesman Rtw Academy
    Gottesman Rtw Academy Photo
    (Jewish)
    (12)
     146 Dover Chester Road
    Randolph, NJ 07869
    (973) 584-5530
    Grades: PK-8 | 154 students
  • Haddonfield Friends School
    (Friends)
     47 N Haddon Avenue
    Haddonfield, NJ 08033
    (856) 429-6786
    Grades: NS-8 | 171 students
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