New Jersey Nonsectarian Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 623 nonsectarian private schools in New Jersey. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New Jersey.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in New Jersey include Cedar Hill Prep School, Primoris Academy, and The Wardlaw+Hartridge School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 623

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 623

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in New Jersey (2026-27)

Benway School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Cedar Hill Prep School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
(8)
Far Brook School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
(12)
Fusion Academy Englewood Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
Gill St. Bernard's School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
(8)
Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
(8)
New School Of Monmouth County Photo
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
301 Middle Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 272-5680
(15)
Pioneer Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
(5)
Primoris Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
64 East Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07672
(201) 722-1000
(19)
Ranney School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 39
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
(2)
Rutgers Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
Sports: 11
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
(2)
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
(13)
American Boys Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: 5-8 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys | Alternative School
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
(1)
Barnstable Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
(8)
The Calais School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
45 Highland Ave
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 884-2030
(1)
Map of The Center School
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Special Education School
2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Moorestown Photo
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
130 Borton Landing Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 699-2645
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Sewell Photo
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
279 Egg Harbor Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 474-2761
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Voorhees Photo
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool
900 Centennial Blvd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 751-1930
Map of Cornerstone Day School
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
(7)
Fusion Academy Montclair Photo
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Morristown Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Princeton Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
(1)
Highland Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
(1)
Winston Preparatory School New Jersey Photo
Gr: 4-12
Sports: 6
Special Education School
901 Route 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 500-6480
(1)
Map of 1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Apple Montessori Of Wayne Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
(1)
Map of Bancroft School At Voormees Pediatric Facility
Gr: PK | 68 students
Special Education School
1304 Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 566-0636
Map of Bancroft School Mount Laurel
Gr: Inquire with school | 260 students
Special Education School
201 S Kings Hwy
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 524-7224
Map of The Beechwood School
Gr: K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
441 Beechwood Ave
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0303
Map of Bonnie Brae School
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students
All-boys | Special Education School
3415 Valley Rd
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Center For Education Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Chapin School Photo
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
4101 Princeton Pike
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-2449
(3)
Map of Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Map of Childrens House Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in New Jersey include Cedar Hill Prep School, Primoris Academy, and The Wardlaw+Hartridge School.
How many nonsectarian private schools are located in New Jersey?
623 nonsectarian private schools are located in New Jersey.

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