Best Scotch Plains Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 312 students in Scotch Plains, NJ.
67% of private preschools in Scotch Plains, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

Private Preschools in Scotch Plains, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jcc Of Central New Jersey
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8800
Gr: PK-K | 240 students Tuition listed
L'academy Montessori
Montessori School
1577 E 2nd St
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-2450
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
333 Park Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-9187
Gr: PK-K | 58 students

Overview

This Town (Scotch Plains)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
312 Students
138,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
11,504 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$16,573

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
7,571 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
8,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,761 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
69 Students
56,597 Students
% White Students
22%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 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
239 Students
54,873 Students
% of Others Students
77%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Scotch Plains, NJ?
3 private preschools are located in Scotch Plains, NJ.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Scotch Plains?
67% of private preschools in Scotch Plains are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

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