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Roselle Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 707 students in Roselle, NJ, 18% of all K-12 students in Roselle, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Roselle, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Roselle Private Schools (2026-27)

Roselle Catholic High School Photo
Roselle Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
350 Raritan Rd
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-2350
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Map of St. Joseph The Carpenter School
St. Joseph The Carpenter School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
140 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-6560
(1)
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Map of Chestnut Street Early Childhood Center/cslc
Chestnut Street Early Childhood Center/cslc
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students
303 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 241-6470
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Roselle, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Shim Academy Of Montessori
Shim Academy Of Montessori
Gr: K-4 | 28 students
Montessori School
1305 Saint George Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 620-0404
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Roselle, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
707
Students
$8,850
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
81%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Roselle)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
707 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
81%
40%
0.76
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
7%
# Black Students
259 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
37%
7%
# White Students
115 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
16%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
173 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
54%
Average Class Size
21 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1259
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,850
$16,975
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$16,112
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$59.71 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Roselle, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Roselle, NJ include St. Joseph The Carpenter School and Roselle Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Roselle?
3 private schools are located in Roselle.
What percentage of students in Roselle go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Roselle are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Roselle?
100% of private schools in Roselle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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