Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 9
- # Students Served: 1,110
- Average Tuition: $25,000
- % Students of Color: 60%
- View Plainfield, NJ School Trends
Plainfield Private Preschools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 9
- # Students Served: 1,110
- Average Tuition: $25,000
- % Students of Color: 60%
- View Plainfield, NJ School Trends
Top Ranked Plainfield Private Preschools (2026-27)
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 2852 350 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
1345 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 412-0312
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
Plainfield, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)
Gr: Inquire with school | 33 students
Special Education School
107 Westervelt Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-4114
Gr: PK-2 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
630 E Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8430
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Catholic
101 Westervelt Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-9539
Plainfield, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)
9
Private Schools
-10.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,110
Students
+24.6% (+219 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
+83.3% (+5 students) 10-yr
60%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-26.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Plainfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
998 Schools
# Students
1,110 Students
138,238 Students
% Students of Color
60%
40%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
49 Students
6,734 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
164 Students
56,527 Students
% White Students
21%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
449 Students
54,444 Students
% of Others Students
57%
40%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
79 Teachers
11,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1192
(Out of 1600)
1299
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$16,490
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
5 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Plainfield, NJ?
The top ranked private preschools in Plainfield, NJ include Al-Minhaal Academy, Koinonia Academy, and Kings Daughters Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Plainfield?
9 private preschools are located in Plainfield.
How diverse are private preschools in Plainfield?
Plainfield private preschools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
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