Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Whether on Campus or visiting Grounds for Sculpture, Rutgers Prep's location in Somerset, NJ means that nature, the Arts, multi-cultural events, and historic treasures impact student instruction every day.

Best New Jersey Nonsectarian Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 482 nonsectarian private preschools in New Jersey. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New Jersey.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in New Jersey include Cedar Hill Prep School, Gill St. Bernard's School, and The Wardlaw+Hartridge School.

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bancroft School At Voormees Pediatric Facility
Special Education School
1304 Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 566-0636
Gr: PK | 68 students
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
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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
Cornerstone School Of Summit
Cornerstone School Of Summit Photo - We support children's creative expression.
Daycare / Preschool
561 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-4400
Gr: NS-PK | 654 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Dwight-englewood School
Dwight-englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
(1)
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 1,053 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
435 Lydecker Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 568-5566
Gr: NS-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Far Hills Country School
Far Hills Country School Photo - Far Hills celebrates 90 years of exceptional education in our community this year.
(2)
697 US-202
Far Hills, NJ 07931
(908) 766-0622
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
54 East St
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 377-4945
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Forever Young Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
1030 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2900
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
French American School of Princeton
French American School of Princeton Photo - The FASP campus is a beautiful 42-acre site next to Lake Carnegie in Princeton, NJ.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
75 Mapleton Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Gr: NS-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goddard School Of Old Bridge
Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
300 Belchase Court
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School Of Wall
The Goddard School Of Wall Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1981 Highway 34
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 974-8314
Gr: PK-K | 255 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Hands Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
582 Plaza Ter
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 920-7677
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Gramon Family of Schools
The Gramon Family of Schools Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills, and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Greater New Brunswick Day Care
Daycare / Preschool
120 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
(732) 249-4299
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Tuition listed
Hollydell School
Special Education School
(1)
610 Holly Dell Dr
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-5151
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Holmdel Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
674 N. Beers Street
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 888-1919
Gr: NS-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Home Away Home Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1182 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-0033
Gr: PK-1 | 280 students Avg. class size: 25 students Acceptance rate listed
Hudson Montessori
Montessori School
10 Regent St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 516-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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