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Parsippany Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 848 students in Parsippany, NJ, 12% of all K-12 students in Parsippany, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in Parsippany, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Parsippany Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Christopher School
St. Christopher School
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Catholic
1050 Littleton Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 539-7053
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St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School (Catholic)
499 Park Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
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Map of All Saints Academy
All Saints Academy
Gr: K-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
189 Baldwin Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 334-4704
(1)
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
311 Smith Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 386-5550
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Map of The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience
Gr: K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
1159 Parsippany Blvd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 331-3215
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Parsippany, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Parsippany Christian School
Parsippany Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
1179 Littleton Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 539-7012
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Parsippany, NJ Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
848
Students
$6,800
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
52%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Parsippany)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
848 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
52%
40%
0.68
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
108 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
25 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
253 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
31%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
367 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
46%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
23 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,800
$16,991
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$16,112
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Parsippany, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Parsippany, NJ include St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School and St. Christopher School.
How many private schools are located in Parsippany?
5 private schools are located in Parsippany.
How diverse are private schools in Parsippany?
Parsippany private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Parsippany go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Parsippany are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Parsippany?
60% of private schools in Parsippany are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Parsippany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Parsippany include: The Learning Experience vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. The Learning Experience

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