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.

Best Passaic County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 40 private preschools serving 6,667 students in Passaic County, NJ.
The top ranked private preschools in Passaic County, NJ include Pioneer Academy, Al-huda School, and St. Brendan Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
49% of private preschools in Passaic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Passaic County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Al-hikmah Elementary School
(Islamic)
(1)
278 N 8th St
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-huda School
(Islamic)
(1)
7 Veterans Pl
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
Clifton Cheder, Inc.
(Jewish)
123 Industrial Street East
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 472-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
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
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Early Elementary Playground
(12)
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
270 Diamond Bridge Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-1818
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Brendan Catholic School
(Catholic)
154 East First Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-1149
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Tuition listed
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
St. Philip Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(1)
797 Valley Rd
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 779-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Ybh Of Passaic-hillel
(Jewish)
270 Passaic Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-0735
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Boys'
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,021 student
Academy Of St. James Of The Marches
(Catholic)
(2)
400 Totowa Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-8824
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Alpine Montessori
Montessori School
5676 Berkshire Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4564
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Bright Start Academy
366 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 70112
(973) 272-6072
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Calvary Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1111 Preakness Ave
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3584
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
37 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 595-0345
Gr: PK-7 | 31 students
Father English Center/school Age & Ccc
Daycare / Preschool
435 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 881-0280
Gr: NS-K | 41 students
Future Scholars Learning Center
(Christian)
5-7 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 684-9928
Gr: NS-9 | 54 students
Giggle And Grow Preschool & Early Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
99 Parish Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 686-1010
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Gilmore Memorial Chris Acd
(Christian)
131 Haledon Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 790-9400
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
2086 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Gr: K | 15 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
580 Ratzer Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-1225
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Tuition listed
Jin-a Child Care Center
Jin-a Child Care Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
77 Jay Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 279-1203
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1
KinderCare at Wayne
Daycare / Preschool
23 Barbour Pond Dr.
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 628-0222
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Kradle 2 Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1131 Greenwood Lake Tpke
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 728-8100
Gr: K | 69 students
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
1784 Hamburg Tpke
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 839-1515
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Madison Avenue Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
900 Madison Ave
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
The Magical Palace Of Knowledge
Daycare / Preschool
775 Valley Rd
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 815-1500
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Monarch Montessori School
Montessori School
2 Newark Pompton Tpke
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(972) 928-3605
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
The New Bairn School
Daycare / Preschool
66 Mount Prospect Ave
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4912
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Our Lady Queen Of Peace: Early Childhood Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1905 Union Valley Rd
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 506-7533
Gr: NS-PK
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Passaic County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
277 6th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07524
(973) 278-8787
Gr: 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
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students
80 Commerce Way
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 785-0417
Gr: NS-K | 97 students
810 Broad St
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 272-3264
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Tuition listed
New Biginnings Annex (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
36 Maple Rd
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 808-6279
Gr: 1-5 | 10 students
30 Carletondale Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-4996
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 473-3711
Gr: K-9 | 153 students
144 Beech Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-3510
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
112 Erskine Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7131
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
30 Michigan Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 684-6754
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
484 Germantown Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-6986
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
25 Pompton Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-2010
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 546-2161
Gr: K-8 | 164 students
765 14th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 278-4135
Gr: 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, Al-huda School, and St. Brendan Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Passaic County?
40 private preschools are located in Passaic County.
How diverse are private preschools in Passaic County?
Passaic County private preschools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Passaic County?
49% of private preschools in Passaic County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private preschools in Passaic County are often viewed compared to one another?

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