Koinonia Academy Photo - Koinonia Students have recreation on the school's beautiful 11 acre campus.

Best Plainfield Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 784 students in Plainfield, NJ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ include Al-Minhaal Academy and Koinonia Academy.
75% of private elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Plainfield Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Al-Minhaal Academy
(Islamic)
(1)
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
Koinonia Academy
Koinonia Academy Photo - Koinonia Students have recreation on the school's beautiful 11 acre campus.
(Catholic)
(7)
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
I Am's Temple Christian Academy
(Christian)
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Gr: K-9 | 118 students Tuition listed
Sundance School
Special Program Emphasis
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Plainfield, New Jersey

Plainfield, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mcauley School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
107 Westervelt Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-4114
Gr: Inquire with school | 33 students
Messiah Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
630 E Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8430
Gr: PK-2 | 51 students
101 Westervelt Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-9539
Gr: K-8 | 155 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Plainfield, NJ include Al-Minhaal Academy and Koinonia Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Plainfield?
4 private elementary schools are located in Plainfield.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Plainfield?
75% of private elementary schools in Plainfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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