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Oakland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 591 students in Oakland, NJ, 23% of all K-12 students in Oakland, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
13% of private schools in Oakland, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 591
  • Average Tuition: $29,519
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Oakland, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 591
  • Average Tuition: $29,519
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Oakland, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Oakland Private Schools (2026-27)

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Barnstable Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
(8)
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The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus Photo
The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus
Gr: 2-12
Special Education School
125 Bauer Drive
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 612-5677
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Apple Montessori School Of Oakland Photo
Apple Montessori School Of Oakland
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
192 Ramapo Valley Rd
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0183
(1)
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Lily Pond Country Day School
Gr: PK-K | 113 students
Daycare / Preschool
855 Ramapo Valley Rd
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 664-5606
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Map of The New Jersey Japanese School
The New Jersey Japanese School
Gr: 1-9 | 80 students
117 Franklin Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
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Map of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help-early Childhood
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help-early Childhood
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
7 Loyola Pl
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-8228
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Map of Reed Academy
Reed Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 42 students
Special Education School
25 Potash Rd
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 644-0760
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Map of St. Albans Preschool
St. Albans Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Church Ln
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5928
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Oakland, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Gerrard Berman Day School
Gerrard Berman Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Jewish
45 Spruce St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-1111
(4)
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Oakland, NJ Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
591
Students
$29,519
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Oakland)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
591 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
36%
40%
0.54
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
83 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
117 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
20%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
378 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
64%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
67 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,519
$16,975
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oakland, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Oakland, NJ is The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus.
How many private schools are located in Oakland?
8 private schools are located in Oakland.
How diverse are private schools in Oakland?
Oakland private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Oakland go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Oakland are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oakland?
13% of private schools in Oakland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?

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