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St. Bartholomew Academy

Scotch Plains Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
(1)
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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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
519
Students
+138.1% (+301 students) 10-yr
$26,715
Avg. Tuition
-40.6% (-$18,285)
12
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
-58.8% (-30.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-40.0% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Scotch Plains)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
519 Students
139,454 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025127220199
2024127216192
2023215215193
2022198215205
2021198213201
2020198208188
2019224215193
2018224216190
2017218217199
2016218215196
2015218200183
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% Students of Color
21%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202521%40%33%
202421%39%32%
202340%39%32%
202249%39%32%
202149%39%31%
202049%39%31%
201943%38%31%
201843%37%30%
201751%38%31%
201651%38%31%
201551%37%31%
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0.61
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.600.600.64
20240.600.610.64
20230.660.620.63
20220.670.610.62
20210.670.610.62
20200.670.610.62
20190.630.620.61
20180.630.620.60
20170.680.610.59
20160.680.610.59
20150.680.620.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%6%5%
20244%6%5%
20234%7%5%
20223%6%5%
20213%6%5%
20203%7%5%
20195%6%4%
20185%6%4%
20176%5%4%
20166%5%4%
20156%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256%8%9%
20246%8%9%
20237%8%9%
202214%9%8%
202114%9%9%
202014%9%9%
201913%9%8%
201813%9%8%
201712%9%8%
201612%9%8%
201512%9%8%
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# Black Students
34 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%7%8%
20247%7%8%
202317%8%8%
202220%9%7%
202120%9%8%
202020%9%8%
201918%10%8%
201818%10%8%
201717%10%7%
201617%10%8%
201517%10%8%
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# White Students
294 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
56%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202558%60%55%
202458%59%55%
202351%58%55%
202252%58%57%
202152%58%57%
202052%58%58%
201957%58%59%
201857%58%59%
201751%59%61%
201651%59%61%
201551%57%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
144 Students
26,416 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202525%18%22%
202425%19%22%
202321%19%22%
202211%18%22%
202111%18%20%
202011%17%19%
20197%17%20%
20187%17%20%
201714%17%19%
201614%17%18%
201514%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
14,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
202314:110:111:1
202215:110:111:1
202115:110:111:1
202015:110:111:1
201914:111:111:1
201814:111:111:1
201715:111:111:1
201615:111:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearScotch Plains, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025121416
2024121415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,715
$18,183
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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