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Scotch Plains Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,571 students in Scotch Plains, NJ, 17% of all K-12 students in Scotch Plains, 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%.
50% of private schools in Scotch Plains, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Scotch Plains Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Bartholomew Academy Photo
St. Bartholomew Academy
Gr: K-8 | 249 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2032 Westfield Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-4265
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Union Catholic Regional High School
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1600 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-1600
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Christopher Academy
Gr: K-1 | 28 students
Montessori School
1390 Terrill Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7447
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Jcc Of Central New Jersey
Gr: PK-K | 240 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8800
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L'academy Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
1577 E 2nd St
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-2450
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Newmark K-8
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
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Newmark School
Gr: 2-8 | 82 students
Special Education School
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
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Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
333 Park Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-9187
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Scotch Plains, NJ Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,571
Students
$15,085
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
40%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Scotch Plains)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,571 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
40%
40%
0.71
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
92 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
164 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
182 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
669 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
43%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
464 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
131 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,085
$16,991
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Scotch Plains, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Scotch Plains, NJ include St. Bartholomew Academy and Union Catholic Regional High School.
How many private schools are located in Scotch Plains?
8 private schools are located in Scotch Plains.
How diverse are private schools in Scotch Plains?
Scotch Plains private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is same as the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Scotch Plains go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Scotch Plains are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scotch Plains?
50% of private schools in Scotch Plains are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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