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Holy Cross Preparatory Academy
Montessori Academy of New Jersey Top 15 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (NJ)

Riverside Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 532 students in Riverside, NJ, 10% of all K-12 students in Riverside, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private schools in Riverside, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Riverside Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Photo
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
5035 Route 130 S
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-5400
(2)
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Montessori Academy of New Jersey Photo
Montessori Academy of New Jersey
Gr: NS-6 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
260 Conrow Road
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-2121
(6)
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Map of Kiddie Academy Of Delran
Kiddie Academy Of Delran
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool
2908 Route 130
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 764-1300
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Riverside, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter Elementary School
St. Peter Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
101 Middleton Street
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-1007
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Riverside, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
532
Students
$12,600
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Riverside)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
532 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
27%
40%
0.56
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
86 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
449 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
62%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
154 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
21%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,600
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$16,021
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Riverside, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Riverside, NJ include Holy Cross Preparatory Academy and Montessori Academy of New Jersey.
How many private schools are located in Riverside?
3 private schools are located in Riverside.
What percentage of students in Riverside go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Riverside are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverside?
33% of private schools in Riverside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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