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St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School

Best Parsippany Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 660 students in Parsippany, NJ.
The top-ranked private preschools in Parsippany, NJ include St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School and St. Christopher School.
50% of private preschools in Parsippany, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Parsippany Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Christopher School
(Catholic)
1050 Littleton Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 539-7053
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.
Montessori School (Catholic)
499 Park Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
311 Smith Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 386-5550
Gr: NS-K
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
1159 Parsippany Blvd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 331-3215
Gr: K | 42 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Parsippany, New Jersey

Parsippany, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Parsippany Christian School (Closed 2014)
(Baptist)
1179 Littleton Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 539-7012
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Parsippany)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearParsippany, NJ Total Schools
20254
20244
20235
20225
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20155
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Student Body:

# Students
660 Students
138,398 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
2025220149191
2024220148187
2023213147185
2022225151188
2021203149184
2020203146179
2019210148182
2018229148181
2017234146183
2016234144181
2015234134173
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% Average Students of Color
61%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202561%40%32%
202461%40%32%
202347%40%32%
202247%39%31%
202149%40%32%
202049%40%31%
201940%39%31%
201853%38%30%
201739%37%31%
201639%38%31%
201539%36%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
11,549 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202522:112:112:1
202422:112:112:1
202313:112:112:1
202213:112:112:1
202112:112:112:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201717:112:112:1
201617:112:112:1
201517:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202545%50%51%
202445%49%51%
202360%49%51%
202260%51%51%
202149%50%50%
202049%49%50%
201949%49%50%
201844%50%50%
201742%49%49%
201642%46%49%
201542%46%48%
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$16,529

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
2025$45,000$16,706$12,988
2023$6,800$12,247$9,500
2022$6,800$11,563$8,989
2021$5,400$10,331$8,661
2020$5,400$10,131$8,383
2019$5,400$9,948$8,266
2018$5,250$9,571$7,888
2017$5,250$10,060$7,628
2016$5,250$9,217$7,230
2015$5,250$8,987$6,984
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
20250.650.660.65
20240.650.660.65
20230.720.660.65
20220.700.670.64
20210.730.670.64
20200.730.670.64
20190.740.670.64
20180.720.670.64
20170.710.660.62
20160.710.660.62
20150.710.660.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
107 Students
7,570 Students
% Asian Students
17%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202518%6%4%
202418%6%5%
202319%6%5%
202219%6%5%
202118%6%5%
202018%5%4%
201920%6%5%
201818%5%5%
201716%5%3%
201616%5%3%
201516%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
8,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
20254%7%8%
20244%7%8%
20237%7%8%
20224%7%8%
20216%7%7%
20206%7%7%
20197%7%7%
20186%7%7%
20175%7%6%
20165%7%7%
20155%6%6%
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# Black Students
20 Students
6,740 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
20253%5%6%
20243%5%6%
20234%6%6%
20223%6%6%
20216%7%7%
20206%7%7%
20196%7%6%
20186%7%6%
20175%7%6%
20165%7%6%
20155%6%6%
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# White Students
146 Students
56,556 Students
% White Students
24%
42%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202524%42%48%
202424%41%48%
202336%40%48%
202232%43%50%
202132%42%50%
202032%43%51%
201931%43%52%
201828%43%52%
201734%43%54%
201634%43%54%
201534%41%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
318 Students
54,554 Students
% of Others Students
52%
40%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearParsippany, NJ AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202551%40%34%
202451%41%33%
202333%41%33%
202241%38%31%
202137%38%31%
202037%38%31%
201935%37%30%
201841%38%30%
201739%38%30%
201639%38%29%
201539%42%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Parsippany, NJ?
The top-ranked private preschools in Parsippany, NJ include St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School and St. Christopher School.
How many private preschools are located in Parsippany?
4 private preschools are located in Parsippany.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Parsippany?
50% of private preschools in Parsippany are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Parsippany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Parsippany include: The Learning Experience vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. The Learning Experience

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