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Best New Jersey Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 44 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 13,671 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.

The private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Jersey include Gill St. Bernard's School, The Wardlaw+Hartridge School, and Pioneer Academy.

The average tuition cost is $28,148, which is higher than the New Jersey private preschool average tuition cost of $16,547.

32% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - With a strong focus on character and social-emotional development, GSB students are well prepared for college and a meaningful life.

Ranney School Photo - Ranney School, NJ, established 1960

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.

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in Fine Arts!

Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.

Stuart Country Day School Photo - The front of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, NJ.

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School) Photo

Princeton Friends School Photo - Nurturing Wonder

Saddle River Day School Photo - The iconic Main Hall houses the Lower School and Administrative Offices including the Head of School. Lower School classrooms include a state of the art Science lab, library and art studio.

The Hudson School Photo - We offer a broad & balanced academic program that instills intellectually & social values to better the world.

Far Hills Country School Photo - Far Hills celebrates 90 years of exceptional education in our community this year.

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).

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 180 years. Our classrooms are exciting learning environments, where students from preschool to Grade 12th are challenged, and encouraged.

Princeton Montessori School Photo - Elementary students work collaboratively on a math layout using Montessori materials and our hands-on approach.

Oak Hill Academy Photo - Oak Hill Academy is a private NJ coeducational school located in Lincroft, NJ educating the whole student in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. www.oakhillacademy.com

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