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Best Newark Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools serving 2,221 students in Newark, NJ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Newark, NJ include St. Benedict's Preparatory School, St. Michael School, and Alif Muhammad Wia School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
77% of private elementary schools in Newark, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Newark Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Tuition listed
Newark Day Center
43 Hill St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 643-5713
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students
St. Benedict's Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(2)
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Gr: K-12 | 803 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philips Academy
St. Philips Academy Photo - Family-Style Lunch
(Episcopal)
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5
Shiloh Rainbow Academy
(Christian)
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students Tuition listed
Bethany Christian Academy
(Baptist)
275 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1099
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
17 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 923-4222
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Elyon Learning Center Academy
(Christian)
16 Stratford Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 342-4209
Gr: 1-4 | 5 students
New Testament Church School
(Pentecostal)
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Newark Boys Chorus School
Newark Boys Chorus School Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
1016 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 621-8900
Gr: 4-8 | 46 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
(Catholic)
239 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-1241
Gr: K-8 | 188 students
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Newark, New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
124 Niagara St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 589-7295
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
4 Fleming Ave
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-5333
Gr: PK-11 | 55 students
600 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 824-5859
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
308 S 9th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1061
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
275 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-3833
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
243 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-1209
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
44 Irvine Turner Blvd
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 642-1531
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
24 Hazelwood Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 372-4441
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
594 N 7th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-9410
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
746 Sandford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 373-9359
Gr: K-8 | 84 students
142 Jefferson St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 344-4806
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
12 Amity Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-4756
Gr: K-8 | 185 students
540 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 481-5582
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
253 - 255 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 732-0769
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Newark, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Newark, NJ include St. Benedict's Preparatory School, St. Michael School, and Alif Muhammad Wia School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Newark?
13 private elementary schools are located in Newark.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Newark?
Newark private elementary schools are approximately 91% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Newark?
77% of private elementary schools in Newark are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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