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Newmark K-8
St. Bartholomew Academy

Scotch Plains Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 519 students in Scotch Plains, NJ.
25% of private elementary schools in Scotch Plains, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Scotch Plains Private Elementary 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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Christopher Academy
Gr: K-1 | 28 students
Montessori School
1390 Terrill Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7447
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Newmark K-8 Photo
Newmark K-8
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | 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, NJ Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
519
Students
$8,429
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Scotch Plains)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
519 Students
139,313 Students
% Students of Color
21%
40%
0.61
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
34 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
294 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
56%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
144 Students
26,281 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
14,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,429
$17,497
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Scotch Plains, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Scotch Plains, NJ is St. Bartholomew Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Scotch Plains?
4 private elementary schools are located in Scotch Plains.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Scotch Plains?
25% of private elementary schools in Scotch Plains are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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