Best Newton Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 198 students in Newton, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
50% of private elementary schools in Newton, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Private Elementary Schools in Newton, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeland Andover School
Special Education School
20 Jefferson St.
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-0208
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwest Christian School
(2)
92 County Road 519
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-9713
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Sports: 2

Overview

This Town (Newton)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
198 Students
140,528 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
14,341 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
6 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,800
$18,203
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,533 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
11,226 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
10,269 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
151 Students
85,967 Students
% White Students
76%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
171 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
32 Students
26,766 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Newton, NJ?
2 private elementary schools are located in Newton, NJ.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
50% of private elementary schools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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