Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.

Best Short Hills Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,127 students in Short Hills, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
60% of private preschools in Short Hills, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Short Hills Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Far Brook School
Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.
(3)
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
The Montessori Childrens Academy
The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1025 S Orange Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3177
Gr: PK-K | 323 students
St. Rose Of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Short Hills)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,127 Students
138,875 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
11,502 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,236
$16,535
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
24%
Average Acceptance Rate
53%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$41.87 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
7,571 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
8,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
82 Students
6,761 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
294 Students
56,601 Students
% White Students
31%
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
517 Students
54,866 Students
% of Others Students
54%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Short Hills, NJ?
How many private preschools are located in Short Hills?
5 private preschools are located in Short Hills.
How diverse are private preschools in Short Hills?
Short Hills private preschools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Short Hills?
60% of private preschools in Short Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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