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  • For the 2020 school year, there are 55 top private schools in New Jersey belonging to the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, serving 17,861 students.
  • The New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) is a non-profit, voluntary membership association whose mission is to foster the educational, ethical, and professional excellence of its member schools, while safeguarding their independence.
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Top New Jersey Association of Independent Schools Private Schools (2020)

  • 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)986-1705
    Grades: PK-8 | 231 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.
    52 Great Hills Road
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
    (973)379-3442
    Grades: NS-8 | 223 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
  • Golda Och Academy
    Golda Och Academy Photo - Located in West Orange, New Jersey, Golda Och Academy is an accredited private independent school, educating students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a flexible and caring environment that nurtures their minds and their spirits. Our mission is to nurture the unique potential of each student through an exceptional Jewish and general studies education.
    (Jewish)
     1418 Pleasant Valley Way
    West Orange, NJ 07052
    (973)602-3601
    Grades: NS-12 | 548 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)
    (3)
     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)
    (1)
     44 Blackburn Road
    Summit, NJ 07901
    (908)522-8109
    Grades: PK-6 | 234 students
  • The Peck School
    The Peck School Photo - A firm handshake, good eye contact, and consideration of others - these are just a few of The Peck School values 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
  • Ranney School
    Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
    235 Hope Road
    Eatontown, NJ 07724
    (732)542-4777
    Grades: NS-12 | 705 students
  • Waldorf School of Princeton
    Waldorf School of Princeton Photo - Imagine what your child can become with The Waldorf School of Princeton!
    (6)
     1062 Cherry Hill Rd
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    (609)466-1970
    Grades: NS-8 | 147 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
  • 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
  • Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    2 Park St
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    (908)362-6121
    Grades: 9-12 | 460 students
  • Chatham Day School
    Chatham Day School Photo
    (5)
     700 Shunpike Road
    Chatham, NJ 07928
    (973)410-0400
    Grades: NS-8 | 158 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)
    (8)
     350 Riverbank
    Burlington, NJ 08016
    (609)386-3500
    Grades: NS-12 | 245 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
  • The Elisabeth Morrow School
    The Elisabeth Morrow School Photo - Providing children with a foundation for successful, life-long learning is a hallmark of The Elisabeth Morrow School. Our graduates are ready to succeed within a 21st Century curriculum and beyond.
    435 Lydecker Street
    Englewood, NJ 07631
    (201)568-5566
    Grades: PK-8 | 436 students
  • Elite Prepartory Academy
    Elite Prepartory Academy Photo - Our students Design Games, not Playing Games
    17 Schoolhouse Rd
    Somerset, NJ 08873
    (732)271-9000
    Grades: PK-12 | 199 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: PK-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 | 195 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)
    (10)
     146 Dover Chester Road
    Randolph, NJ 07869
    (973)584-5530
    Grades: PK-9 | 154 students
  • Haddonfield Friends School
    (Friends)
     47 N Haddon Avenue
    Haddonfield, NJ 08033
    (856)429-6786
    Grades: NS-8 | 171 students
  • The Hebrew Academy
    The Hebrew Academy Photo
    (Jewish)
     22 School Rd
    Marlboro, NJ 07746
    (732)431-5525
    Grades: NS-8 | 196 students
  • Hilltop Country Day School
    Hilltop Country Day School Photo
    (6)
     32 Lafayette Road
    Sparta, NJ 07871
    (973)729-5485
    Grades: NS-8 | n/a students
  • Hop To It
    Daycare / Preschool
    (1)
     1 Michael Lane
    Monroe Township, NJ 08831
    (732)251-2111
    Grades: NS-K | 46 students
  • Horizon High School
    Horizon High School Photo
    Special Education School
     71 Okner Pkwy
    Livingston, NJ 07039
    (973)535-1999
    Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
  • Hovnanian School
     817 River Road
    New Milford, NJ 07646
    (201)967-5940
    Grades: NS-8 | 139 students
  • The Hudson School
    The Hudson School Photo - The Hudson School is an independent co-educational day school serving students in grades 5-12, located just 5 miles from NYC in Hoboken, NJ.
    (2)
     601 Park Ave
    Hoboken, NJ 07030
    (201)659-8335
    Grades: 5-12 | 194 students
  • Kellman Brown Academy
    Kellman Brown Academy Photo
    (Jewish)
    (1)
     1007 Laurel Oak Road
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    (856)679-2929
    Grades: NS-8 | 118 students
  • The Lawrenceville School
    The Lawrenceville School Photo - Bunn Library
    2500 Main Street
    Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
    (609)895-2030
    Grades: 9-12 | 817 students
  • Miftaahul Uloom Academy
    Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo
    Montessori School (Islamic)
     501 15th St
    Union City, NJ 07087
    (201)223-9920
    Grades: NS-12 | 231 students
  • Montclair Cooperative School
    Montclair Cooperative School Photo
    (1)
     65 Chestnut Street
    Montclair, NJ 07042
    (973)783-4955
    Grades: PK-8 | 201 students
  • Moorestown Friends School
    Moorestown Friends School Photo - Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs offers a variety of summer learning opportunities for students entering Prekindergarten through high school.
    (Friends)
    (2)
     110 East Main Street
    Moorestown, NJ 08057
    (856)914-4426
    Grades: NS-12 | 696 students
  • Morristown-Beard School
    Morristown-Beard School Photo - Morristown-Beard School
    (3)
     70 Whippany Road
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    (973)539-3032
    Grades: 6-12 | 571 students
  • Mustard Seed School
    Mustard Seed School Photo - Mustard Seed School inspires minds, cultivates hearts, and removes barriers. Students learn to become change makers and impact their world.
    (Christian)
     422 Willow Ave
    Hoboken, NJ 07030
    (201)653-5548
    Grades: PK-8 | 255 students
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