Top 10 Best Passaic County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 44 private preschools serving 7,268 students in Passaic County, NJ.
The top ranked private preschools in Passaic County, NJ include Pioneer Academy, St. Anthony School and St. Brendan Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
52% of private preschools in Passaic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Passaic County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
Al-hikmah Continuation School
(Islamic)
(1)
278 N 8th St
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Grades: NS-PK
| 118 students
Collegiate School
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Grades: PK-10
| 56 students
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Early Elementary Playground
(Christian)
(12)
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Grades: PK-12
| 401 students
The Magical Palace Of Knowledge
Daycare / Preschool
775 Valley Rd
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 815-1500
Grades: PK-K
| 371 students
Njedda Continuation School
Njedda Continuation School Photo - Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy High School
Special Education School
1481 Main Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2600
Grades: K
| 145 students
St. Anthony School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
270 Diamond Bridge Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-1818
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
St. Brendan Catholic School
(Catholic)
154 East First Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-1149
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
St. Catherine Of Bologna School
(Catholic)
112 Erskine Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7131
Grades: NS-8
| 197 students
St. Philip Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(1)
797 Valley Rd
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 779-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 496 students
Ybh Of Passaic-hillel
(Jewish)
270 Passaic Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-0735
Grades: PK-8
| 613 students
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Boys'
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Grades: PK-8
| 981 students
Academy Of St. James Of The Marches
(Catholic)
(1)
400 Totowa Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-8824
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Al-huda School
(Islamic)
(1)
7 Veterans Pl
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Alpine Montessori - Oakridge
Montessori School
5676 Berkshire Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4564
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
Bright Start Academy
Daycare / Preschool
366 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 70112
(973) 272-6072
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Clifton Cheder, Inc.
(Jewish)
123 Industrial Street East
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 472-0011
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
37 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 595-0345
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
Father English Center/school Age & Ccc
Daycare / Preschool
435 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 881-0280
Grades: NS-K
| 41 students
Future Scholars Learning Center
(Christian)
5-7 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 684-9928
Grades: NS-9
| 54 students
Giggle And Grow Preschool & Early Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
99 Parish Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 686-1010
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Gilmore Memorial Chris Acd
(Pentecostal)
131 Haledon Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 790-9400
Grades: PK-3
| 28 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
2086 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Grades: K
| 15 students
Happy Day Learning Center
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1111 Preakness Ave
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3584
Grades: NS
| 110 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
580 Ratzer Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-1225
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Jin-a Child Care Center
Jin-a Child Care Center Photo - Welcome
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
77 Jay Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 279-1203
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Kiddie Academy Of Totowa
Daycare / Preschool
80 Commerce Way
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 785-0417
Grades: NS-K
| 97 students
KinderCare at Wayne
Daycare / Preschool
23 Barbour Pond Dr.
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 628-0222
Grades: NS-PK
| 18 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Front of Building
Daycare / Preschool
23 Barbour Pond Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 628-0222
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Kradle 2 Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1131 Greenwood Lake Tpke
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 728-8100
Grades: K
| 69 students
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
1784 Hamburg Tpke
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 839-1515
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Madison Avenue Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
900 Madison Ave
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
Monarch Montessori School
Montessori School
2 Newark Pompton Tpke
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 928-3605
Grades: PK-2
| 38 students
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Passaic County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
277 6th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07524
(973) 278-8787
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Don Bosco Technical High School (Closed 2000)
All-boys | Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 595-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
810 Broad St
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 272-3264
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
30 Carletondale Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-4996
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 473-3711
Grades: K-9
| 153 students
144 Beech Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-3510
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
30 Michigan Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 684-6754
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
484 Germantown Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-6986
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 546-2161
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
765 14th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 278-4135
Grades: K-9
| 158 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Passaic County, NJ?
The top ranked private preschools in Passaic County, NJ include Pioneer Academy, St. Anthony School and St. Brendan Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Passaic County, NJ?
44 private preschools are located in Passaic County, NJ.
How diverse are private preschools in Passaic County, NJ?
Passaic County, NJ private preschools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Passaic County, NJ?
52% of private preschools in Passaic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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