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Best New Jersey Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 244 nonsectarian private elementary schools in New Jersey. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New Jersey.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in New Jersey include Primoris Academy, Cedar Hill Prep School, and Gill St. Bernard's School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in New Jersey (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barnstable Academy
Barnstable Academy Photo
(8)
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Benway School
Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.
Special Education School
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Cedar Hill Prep School
Cedar Hill Prep School Photo - Cedar Hill Prep School, an IB Candidate School in Somerset, NJ, serves students from 23 towns across the New JerseyPennsylvania region. With a strong focus on the International Baccalaureate curriculum, we provide a rigorous, student-centered education that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, and global awareness from Preschool through Grade 8.
(8)
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Far Brook School
Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.
(3)
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - Discover the magic behind Gill St. Bernard's and begin your admission journey today!
(8)
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.
Montessori School
(7)
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
New School Of Monmouth County
New School Of Monmouth County Photo - Since 1969, The New School of Monmouth County has been educating students using a unique combination of project-based, child-centered, discovery-learning approaches. Students learn by doing, free from competition and rigid timelines. At The New School, we value the development of the whole child so focus not only on academics but also on life skills including communication, empathy and joy.
(14)
301 Middle Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 272-5680
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primoris Academy
Primoris Academy Photo - An independent private school located in Westwood, NJ, Primoris Academy is a vibrant and nurturing environment for advanced learners. We strive to create a joyful learning experience that inspires as well as challenges.
(19)
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ranney School
Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
(2)
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Gr: PK-12 | 775 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rutgers Preparatory School
Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Through excellence in education, we inspire students to discover and pursue their passions, embrace intellectual curiosity and creativity, and lead with confidence.
(2)
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(13)
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
American Boys Preparatory Academy
American Boys Preparatory Academy Photo - American Boys Prep student learning at his own pace.
All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
Gr: 5-8 | 12 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Calais School
The Calais School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
45 Highland Ave
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 884-2030
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8
The Center School
Special Education School
2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Day School
Special Education School
(7)
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Englewood
Fusion Academy Englewood Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Montclair
Fusion Academy Montclair Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Morristown
Fusion Academy Morristown Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Princeton
Fusion Academy Princeton Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.
Alternative School
(1)
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Highland Academy
Highland Academy Photo
(1)
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
New Hope School
New Hope School Photo - Middle school ELA class
(10)
181 Colfax Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Winston School of Short Hills
The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.
Special Program Emphasis
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Alif Muhammad Wia School
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Tuition listed
Apple Montessori Of Wayne
Apple Montessori Of Wayne Photo - Nurturing the whole child is the core of all we do. Our mission is to educate, enrich and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, curious and happy individuals. We make the most of the critical early learning years by inspiring a lifelong love of learning in a safe and caring environment.
Montessori School
(1)
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5
Bonnie Brae School
All-boys | Special Education School
3415 Valley Rd
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students
The Brookside School
2135 Highway 35
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 449-4747
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Center For Education
Center For Education Photo
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapin School
Chapin School Photo
(3)
4101 Princeton Pike
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-2449
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Collegiate School
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
The Craig School
The Craig School Photo
Special Education School
10 Tower Hill Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
Gr: 2-12 Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Ctc
Special Education School
321 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Gr: 2-12 | 81 students
Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn
Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn Photo
Special Education School
29-01 Berkshire Rd
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 797-7440
Gr: PK-2 | 51 students Sports: 5
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