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Best New Jersey Private Elementary Schools Belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 54 private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) serving 14,885 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) in New Jersey include Gill St. Bernard's School, Princeton Day School, and Stuart Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $31,449, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,739.
35% of private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) in New Jersey (2026-27)

Far Brook School Photo
Far Brook School
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
(12)
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Gill St. Bernard's School Photo
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
(8)
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Moorestown Friends School Photo
Moorestown Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 602 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 52
Friends
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
(11)
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Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child Photo
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 38
All-girls (Catholic)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
(7)
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Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School) Photo
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School)
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
(11)
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Pioneer Academy Photo
Pioneer Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
(5)
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Ranney School Photo
Ranney School
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
(2)
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Stuart Country Day School Photo
Stuart Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1200 Stuart Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
(6)
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The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
(13)
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Westfield Friends School Photo
Westfield Friends School
Gr: NS-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 6
2201 Riverton Rd
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-0895
(5)
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The Winston School of Short Hills Photo
The Winston School of Short Hills
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
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All Saints Day School Photo
All Saints Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
(9)
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Chapin School Photo
Chapin School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
4101 Princeton Pike
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-2449
(3)
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Doane Academy Photo
Doane Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
(9)
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Dwight-Englewood School Photo
Dwight-Englewood School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 40
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
(2)
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The Elisabeth Morrow School Photo
The Elisabeth Morrow School
Gr: NS-8 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
435 Lydecker Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 568-5566
(6)
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Elite Preparatory Academy Photo
Elite Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
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Far Hills Country School Photo
Far Hills Country School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
697 US-202
Far Hills, NJ 07931
(908) 766-0622
(2)
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Friends School Mullica Hill Photo
Friends School Mullica Hill
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Friends
15 High Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2908
(8)
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Golda Och Academy Photo
Golda Och Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) in New Jersey include Gill St. Bernard's School, Princeton Day School, and Stuart Country Day School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) are located in New Jersey?
54 private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $31,449, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,739.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
35% of private elementary schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
54
Private Schools
14,885
Students
$31,449
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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