Top Newark Private Schools

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  • For the 2020 school year, there are 29 top private schools in Newark, New Jersey, serving 4,416 students.
  • Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
  • 72% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Roman Catholic).

Top Newark, NJ Private Schools (2020)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Alice's Friendly Daycare Center
    Daycare / Preschool
     12 Napoleon St 14
    Newark, NJ 07105
    (973)817-8469
    Grades: K | 45 students
  • Alif Muhammad's Nia School
     50 Park Pl Lobby 6
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973)242-6610
    Grades: 8-12 | 205 students
  • Alpha & Omega Christian School
    (Pentecostal)
    (2)
     4 Fleming Ave
    Newark, NJ 07105
    (973)465-5333
    Grades: NS-11 | 82 students
  • Bethany Christian Academy
    (Baptist)
     275 West Market Street
    Newark, NJ 07103
    (973)623-1099
    Grades: PK-4 | 74 students
  • Bethel Christian Academy
    (Assembly of God)
     580 Mount Prospect Ave
    Newark, NJ 07104
    (973)484-6646
    Grades: NS-12 | 154 students
  • Calvary Christian School
    (Christian)
     17 Lyons Ave
    Newark, NJ 07112
    (973)923-4222
    Grades: PK-8 | 77 students
  • Chen School
    Daycare / Preschool
     32 Central Avenue
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973)624-1681
    Grades: PK-K | 102 students
  • Cristo Rey Newark High School
    Cristo Rey Newark High School Photo - Beginning freshman year, Cristo Rey students understand that we expect every student to continue their education after graduation. Our students many of whom are the first in their families to attend college, gain acceptance to competitive colleges and earn substantial academic and need-based scholarships.
    (Roman Catholic)
     239 Woodside Ave
    Newark, NJ 07104
    (973)483-0033
    Grades: 9-12 | 279 students
  • Dr Thomas Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     786 S 20th St 794
    Newark, NJ 07103
    (973)373-3582
    Grades: K-12 | 18 students
  • Elyon Learning Center Academy
    (Christian)
     16 Stratford Pl
    Newark, NJ 07108
    Grades: 8-12 | 4 students
  • Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten
    Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
     962 S Orange Ave
    Newark, NJ 07106
    (973)375-0502
    Grades: PK-K | 9 students
  • Ironbound Catholic Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
     366 E Kinney St
    Newark, NJ 07105
    (973)589-0108
    Grades: K-8 | 225 students
  • KinderCare Learning Center at Newark
    Daycare / Preschool
     132/142 Cabinet Street
    Newark, NJ 07107
    (973)623-0182
    Grades: NS-PK | 26 students
  • New Life Child Care Learning Center
    Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
     302 Chancellor Ave
    Newark, NJ 07112
    (973)926-0245
    Grades: PK-K | 22 students
  • New Testament Church School
    (Pentecostal)
     511 Orange St
    Newark, NJ 07107
    (973)268-1310
    Grades: K-12 | 36 students
  • Newark Boys Chorus School
    Newark Boys Chorus School Photo
    All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
     1016 Broad St
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973)621-8900
    Grades: 4-8 | 79 students
  • Newark Christian School
    (Christian)
    (1)
     275 Sussex Ave
    Newark, NJ 07107
    (973)483-3833
    Grades: K-8 | 57 students
  • Newark Day Center
     43 Hill St
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973)643-5713
    Grades: PK-1 | 125 students
  • North Ward Child Development C
    Daycare / Preschool
     346 Mt Prospect Ave
    Newark, NJ 07104
    (973)481-1023
    Grades: PK-K | 485 students
  • Precious Littles Early Child Development Center
    Daycare / Preschool
     1099 S Orange Ave
    Newark, NJ 07106
    (973)371-2451
    Grades: NS | 55 students
  • St Benedict's Preparatory School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973)792-5744
    Grades: K-12 | 803 students
  • St Francis Xavier School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     594 N 7th St
    Newark, NJ 07107
    (973)482-9410
    Grades: PK-8 | 185 students
  • St. James Preparatory School
    (African Methodist Episcopal)
     88-108 Shipman Street
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973)643-4749
    Grades: 7-12 | 95 students
  • St Michael School
    (Roman Catholic)
     27 Crittenden St
    Newark, NJ 07104
    (973)482-7400
    Grades: K-8 | 442 students
  • St. Philips Academy
    St. Philips Academy Photo - Family-Style Lunch
    (Episcopal)
     342 Central Ave.
    Newark, NJ 07103
    (973)624-0644
    Grades: K-8 | 357 students
  • St Vincent Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     228 W Market St
    Newark, NJ 07103
    (973)622-1613
    Grades: 9-12 | 289 students
  • Shiloh Rainbow Academy
    (Christian)
     110 Davenport Ave
    Newark, NJ 07107
    (973)482-8888
    Grades: PK-1 | 21 students
  • Sr Clara Muhammad School
    (Islamic)
     253 - 255 South Orange Avenue
    Newark, NJ 07103
    (973)732-0769
    Grades: 8-9 | 4 students
  • Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center
    (Islamic)
     15 James St
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973)732-5087
    Grades: K-9 | 61 students
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