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New Jersey Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 125 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 33,163 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey include Aquinas Academy, Christ The King Regional School, and Holy Cross Academy.
The average tuition cost is $6,610, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average tuition cost of $14,236.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 125

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 125

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey (2026-27)

Map of Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine
Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
180 Rodney St
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-0622
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Map of Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
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The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Photo
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
99 South Street
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-8657
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Map of Academy Of Saint Paul
Academy Of Saint Paul
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
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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 Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2
Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
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Map of Assumption Of The Bvm School
Assumption Of The Bvm School
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
63 Macculloch Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-0590
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Map of Bishop Schad Regional School
Bishop Schad Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
922 E Landis Ave
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 691-4490
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Christ The King Regional School Photo
Christ The King Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
164 Hopkins Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-2084
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Christ The Teacher Academy Photo
Christ The Teacher Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
359 Whiteman St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-0421
(4)
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Map of Corpus Christi School
Corpus Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
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Map of Hoboken Catholic Academy
Hoboken Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
555 7th St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-9535
(1)
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Holy Cross Academy Photo
Holy Cross Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
(1)
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Holy Trinity School - Westfield Photo
Holy Trinity School - Westfield
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
(3)
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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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Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
41 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-6516
(3)
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Map of John Paul Ii Regional School
John Paul Ii Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
55 Warwick Rd
Stratford, NJ 08084
(856) 783-3088
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Map of Most Sacred Heart Jesus School
Most Sacred Heart Jesus School
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Catholic
6 Bond St
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4817
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Map of Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
312 1st St
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-5262
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Map of Our Lady Of Czestochowa
Our Lady Of Czestochowa
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
248 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 434-2405
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Map of Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Catholic
23 W Prospect Ave
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-7885
(1)
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Map of Our Lady Of Hope Regional School
Our Lady Of Hope Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
420 S Black Horse Pike
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-4442
(4)
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Our Lady Of Mercy Academy Photo
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Catholic
25 Fremont Avenue
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 391-3838
(4)
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Map of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
205 Oak St
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 334-2777
(2)
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Map of Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
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Map of Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Catholic
3800 E State Street Extension
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
(3)
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Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo
Our Lady Of The Lake School
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
26 Lakeside Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
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Map of Queen Of Peace Elementary School
Queen Of Peace Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
21 Church Place
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 998-8222
(2)
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Map of Resurrection Catholic School
Resurrection Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
402 North Kings Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3034
(4)
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Map of Rev George A Brown School
Rev George A Brown School
Gr: PK-4 | 497 students
Catholic
294 Sparta Ave
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6125
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Sacred Heart Elementary School Photo
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
250 High Street
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 267-1728
(1)
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Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
620 Valley Brook Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 939-4277
(4)
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Catholic
183 Bayview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 332-7111
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Map of St. Aloysius Elementary Academy
St. Aloysius Elementary Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
721 W Side Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 433-4270
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
270 Diamond Bridge Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-1818
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey include Aquinas Academy, Christ The King Regional School, and Holy Cross Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in New Jersey?
125 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $6,610, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $14,236.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
125
Private Schools
33,163
Students
$6,610
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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