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

Top 3 Best Plainfield Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,110 students in Plainfield, NJ.
The top ranked private preschools in Plainfield, NJ include Al-Minhaal Academy, Kings Daughters Day School, and Koinonia Academy.
33% of private preschools in Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Plainfield Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Al-Minhaal Academy
(Islamic)
(1)
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Grades: NS-12
| 317 students
Kings Daughters Day School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Grades: PK-K
| 153 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 278 students
Christian Children Institute
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 2852 350 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
The Giving Nest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Grades: PK-K
| 146 students
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey
Daycare / Preschool
1345 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 412-0312
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Sundance School
Special Program Emphasis
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Taylor's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Plainfield, New Jersey

Plainfield, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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

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, Kings Daughters Day School, and Koinonia Academy.
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%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Plainfield?
33% of private preschools in Plainfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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