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New Providence Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 379 students in New Providence, NJ, 14% of all K-12 students in New Providence, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private schools in New Providence, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in New Providence, NJ (2026-27)

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 St. Andrews Preschool & Kindergarten
St. Andrews Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
419 South St
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4878
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Map of Santa Fe Centers
Santa Fe Centers
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
1496 Springfield Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-3848
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Map of Summit Speech School
Summit Speech School
Gr: NS | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
705 Central Ave; Suite 1
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-0011
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New Providence, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
379
Students
-12.1% (-52 students) 10-yr
$19,600
Avg. Tuition
+180.0% (+$12,600) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-11.8% (-2 students) 10-yr
93%
Students of Color
+1,228.6% (+86.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-50.0% (-9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Providence)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
379 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202595168179
202495165172
202390164174
202283167185
202183165180
202083160171
2019109164175
2018109164172
2017109167180
2016109166178
2015108154167
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% Students of Color
93%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202593%40%34%
202493%39%34%
202393%40%33%
20227%38%33%
202193%39%32%
202093%39%32%
201956%38%31%
201856%37%31%
20177%38%32%
20167%38%32%
20157%37%32%
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0.65
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.650.630.65
20240.650.640.65
20230.650.650.65
20220.640.650.64
20210.640.650.64
20200.640.650.64
20190.620.650.63
20180.620.650.63
20170.630.640.61
20160.630.650.61
20150.630.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20226%6%4%
20216%5%4%
20206%5%4%
20195%5%4%
20185%5%4%
20175%5%4%
20165%5%4%
20155%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
160 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202542%8%9%
202442%7%9%
202344%7%9%
202248%7%8%
202148%8%9%
202048%8%9%
201937%8%8%
201837%8%8%
201737%8%8%
201637%8%8%
201537%8%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%8%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
41 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
11%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511%53%52%
202411%53%52%
202311%51%52%
202210%52%54%
202110%52%54%
202010%52%54%
20197%52%56%
20187%52%56%
20178%53%58%
20168%53%58%
20159%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
153 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
40%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202540%27%26%
202440%27%26%
202337%29%25%
202234%27%25%
202134%27%25%
202034%27%24%
201949%26%24%
201849%26%23%
201749%25%22%
201649%25%22%
201548%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201917:111:112:1
201817:111:112:1
201717:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201518:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202541%54%55%
202441%53%54%
202341%54%54%
202241%54%54%
202141%53%54%
202041%52%54%
201941%53%53%
201841%53%53%
201741%52%53%
201641%50%52%
201541%51%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025151415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021181415
2020181415
2019181415
2018181415
2017181415
2016181415
2015171415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,600
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$19,600$18,947$15,012
2024$9,200$15,878$13,254
2023$9,975$15,215$12,626
2022$9,975$14,919$12,187
2021$6,300$13,993$11,800
2020$6,300$13,826$11,512
2019$7,800$13,406$11,293
2018$7,800$13,176$11,017
2017$7,800$13,780$10,708
2016$7,400$13,054$10,356
2015$7,000$11,979$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearNew Providence, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025100%77%81%
2024100%78%85%
2023100%80%85%
2022100%79%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in New Providence, NJ?
4 private schools are located in New Providence, NJ.
What percentage of students in New Providence go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in New Providence are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Providence?
50% of private schools in New Providence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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