Best Plainfield Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,110 students in Plainfield, NJ.

The private preschools in Plainfield, NJ include Koinonia Academy, Al-Minhaal Academy, and Kings Daughters Day School.

33% of private preschools in Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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

Top-Ranked Plainfield Private Preschools (2026)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Al-Minhaal Academy

(Islamic)

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(1)

232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706

Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1

Kings Daughters Day School

Daycare / Preschool

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(1)

502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788

Gr: PK-K | 153 students

Koinonia Academy

(Catholic)

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(7)

1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883

Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed

Christian Children Institute

Daycare / Preschool (Christian)

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Po Box 2852 350 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562

Gr: PK-K | 30 students

The Giving Nest Preschool

Daycare / Preschool

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300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060

Gr: PK-K | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students

Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten

Daycare / Preschool

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18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505

Gr: PK-K | 44 students

Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey

Daycare / Preschool

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1345 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 412-0312

Gr: PK-K | 42 students

Sundance School

Special Program Emphasis

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401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055

Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed

Taylor's Learning Center

Daycare / Preschool

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624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114

Gr: PK-K | 29 students

[+] 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

St. Joseph Elementary School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

101 Westervelt Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-9539

Gr: K-8 | 155 students

Overview

This Town (Plainfield)

This State (NJ)

# Schools

9 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools
Year	Plainfield, NJ Total Schools
2025	9
2024	9
2023	9
2022	9
2021	9
2020	10
2019	9
2018	10
2017	10
2016	9
2015	10

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Student Body:

# Students

1,110 Students

138,875 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	123	149	191
2024	123	148	187
2023	125	147	185
2022	133	151	188
2021	133	149	184
2020	122	146	179
2019	100	148	182
2018	93	148	181
2017	108	146	183
2016	98	144	181
2015	89	134	173

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% Average Students of Color

60%

40%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	60%	40%	32%
2024	60%	40%	32%
2023	58%	40%	32%
2022	45%	39%	31%
2021	45%	40%	32%
2020	46%	40%	31%
2019	46%	39%	31%
2018	48%	38%	30%
2017	44%	37%	31%
2016	44%	38%	31%
2015	45%	36%	31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

79 Teachers

11,502 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	14:1	12:1	12:1
2024	14:1	12:1	12:1
2023	17:1	12:1	12:1
2022	12:1	12:1	12:1
2021	12:1	12:1	12:1
2020	12:1	13:1	12:1
2019	14:1	13:1	12:1
2018	14:1	13:1	12:1
2017	15:1	12:1	12:1
2016	20:1	12:1	12:1
2015	19:1	14:1	13:1

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Average Class Size

11 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	11	15	16
2024	14	15	16
2023	14	15	16
2022	14	15	16
2021	14	15	16
2020	14	15	16
2019	14	15	16
2018	10	15	16
2017	10	15	16
2016	6	15	16
2015	6	14	16

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Average SAT score

1192

(Out of 1600)

1305

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SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	1,192	1,305	1,233
2024	1,192	1,290	1,229
2023	1,192	1,297	1,228
2022	1,192	1,293	1,226
2021	1,192	1,293	1,224
2020	1,192	1,297	1,221
2019	1,192	1,305	1,223
2018	1,192	1,286	1,219
2017	1,192	1,271	1,223
2016	1,192	1,334	1,300
2015	1,192	1,338	1,248

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

$16,566

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62

0.66

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	0.62	0.66	0.65
2024	0.62	0.66	0.65
2023	0.57	0.66	0.65
2022	0.57	0.67	0.64
2021	0.57	0.67	0.64
2020	0.57	0.67	0.64
2019	0.55	0.67	0.64
2018	0.55	0.67	0.64
2017	0.48	0.66	0.62
2016	0.54	0.66	0.62
2015	0.54	0.66	0.62

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# American Indian Students

n/a

403 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

20 Students

7,571 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	3%	6%	4%
2024	3%	6%	5%
2023	2%	6%	5%
2022	1%	6%	5%
2021	1%	6%	5%
2020	1%	5%	4%
2019	2%	6%	5%
2018	2%	5%	5%
2017	1%	5%	3%
2016	1%	5%	3%
2015	1%	5%	3%

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# Hispanic Students

111 Students

8,894 Students

% Hispanic Students

14%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	14%	7%	8%
2024	14%	7%	8%
2023	11%	7%	8%
2022	4%	7%	8%
2021	4%	7%	7%
2020	4%	7%	7%
2019	4%	7%	7%
2018	4%	7%	7%
2017	3%	7%	6%
2016	4%	7%	7%
2015	4%	6%	6%

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# Black Students

49 Students

6,761 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	6%	5%	6%
2024	6%	5%	6%
2023	7%	6%	6%
2022	7%	6%	6%
2021	7%	7%	7%
2020	7%	7%	7%
2019	5%	7%	6%
2018	5%	7%	6%
2017	4%	7%	6%
2016	5%	7%	6%
2015	5%	6%	6%

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# White Students

164 Students

56,601 Students

% White Students

21%

42%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	21%	42%	48%
2024	21%	41%	48%
2023	18%	40%	48%
2022	30%	43%	50%
2021	30%	42%	50%
2020	29%	43%	51%
2019	29%	43%	52%
2018	28%	43%	52%
2017	23%	43%	54%
2016	27%	43%	54%
2015	27%	41%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

146 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

449 Students

54,866 Students

% of Others Students

57%

40%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Plainfield, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	56%	40%	34%
2024	56%	41%	33%
2023	62%	41%	33%
2022	58%	38%	31%
2021	58%	38%	31%
2020	59%	38%	31%
2019	60%	37%	30%
2018	61%	38%	30%
2017	69%	38%	30%
2016	63%	38%	29%
2015	63%	42%	29%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 private preschools in Plainfield, NJ include Koinonia Academy, Al-Minhaal 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%.

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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