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New Providence Private Schools

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 82%.
50% of private schools in New Providence, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New Providence Private Schools (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

4
Private Schools
379
Students
$19,600
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
93%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Providence)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
379 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
93%
40%
0.65
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
41 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
11%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
153 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
40%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,600
$16,991
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Providence, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in New Providence, NJ is The Academy of Our Lady of Peace.
How many private schools are located in New Providence?
4 private schools are located in New Providence.
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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