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Best Somerset County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 75 private schools serving 9,988 students in Somerset County, NJ (there are 75 public schools, serving 47,160 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Somerset County, NJ include The Pingry School, Mount Saint Mary Academy, and Cedar Hill Prep School.
The average tuition cost is $21,389, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,801.
28% of private schools in Somerset County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Somerset County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Hill Prep School
Cedar Hill Prep School Photo - Cedar Hill Prep School, an IB Candidate School in Somerset, NJ, serves students from 23 towns across the New JerseyPennsylvania region. With a strong focus on the International Baccalaureate curriculum, we provide a rigorous, student-centered education that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, and global awareness from Preschool through Grade 8.
(8)
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - Discover the magic behind Gill St. Bernard's and begin your admission journey today!
(8)
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rutgers Preparatory School
Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Through excellence in education, we inspire students to discover and pursue their passions, embrace intellectual curiosity and creativity, and lead with confidence.
(2)
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Center School
Special Education School
2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blaustein Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
775 Talamini Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 443-9021
Gr: PK-K | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bonnie Brae School
All-boys | Special Education School
3415 Valley Rd
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Far Hills Country School
Far Hills Country School Photo - Far Hills celebrates 90 years of exceptional education in our community this year.
(2)
697 US-202
Far Hills, NJ 07931
(908) 766-0622
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Immaculata High School
(Catholic)
(1)
240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
41 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-6516
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Matheny School
Special Education School
65 Highland Avenue
Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 234-0011
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Mount Saint Mary Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US Highway 22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 53 Tuition listed
The Pingry School
(1)
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Gr: K-12 | 1,129 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Matthias Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
170 John F Kennedy Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 828-1402
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students
School Of Saint Elizabeth
(Catholic)
(3)
30 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-0244
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
Special Education School
1810 Burnt Mills Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Acceptance rate listed
Temple Beth Elementary Ecc
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
67 Route 206 South
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0674
Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students
25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool
Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool Photo - Our garden is planned and cared for by our children year-round. Our garden gives children a first-hand view into the relationships between all living things and the importance of caring for our world. Working in a garden teaches life skills too...cooperation, responsibility, and respect.
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3048 Valley Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 604-8844
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Albrook School
The Albrook School Photo
Montessori School
(5)
361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Extracurrculars: 7
All Day Learning Centers
All Day Learning Centers Photo - Dress-Up Time!
Daycare / Preschool
170 Township Line Road Bldg B
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 359-0803
Gr: K | 44 students
Apple Montessori Schools Hillsborough
Montessori School
302 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(973) 846-2801
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Apple Montessori Schools of Warren
Montessori School
117 Mt Bethel Rd
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 660-0031
Gr: NS-K
Apples & Books Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
1036 Us Highway 202 S
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
The Blue Kangaroo Day School
Daycare / Preschool
409 King George Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-2600
Gr: K | 70 students
Bridgewater KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1246 Route 202/206 North
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 658-4400
Gr: NS-PK
Building Kidz of Hillsborough
Building Kidz of Hillsborough Photo - Learning a new song as we sing and dance in our music class.
Daycare / Preschool
133 Stryker Ln
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 308-5945
Gr: NS | 120 students
Cherry Blossom Montessori School
Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
20 Equator Avenue
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Children's Corner At Bridgewater Umc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
651 Country Club Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-9596
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Childtime
Daycare / Preschool
1 Bradford Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 658-9401
Gr: K | 70 students
Childtime Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
357 Amwell Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 359-2499
Gr: K | 39 students Tuition listed
The Creative Campus At Old York School
Daycare / Preschool
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-1563
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
The Early Childhood Center of Temple Beth-El
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
67 US Hwy. 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 704-1712
Gr: NS | 25 students
East Mountain School
Special Education School
252 County Road 601
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
(908) 281-1415
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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Somerset County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Demott Ln
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-9383
Gr: PK-2 | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students
817-819 Chimney Rock Road
Martinsville, NJ 08836
(732) 302-1321
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
1075 Easton Ave Ste 20
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 565-0288
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
212 Raritan Valley College Dr.
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 704-0091
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
435 DeMott Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-0176
Gr: NS-PK
Lord Stirling School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
99 Lord Stirling Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-1786
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed
500 Route 22
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 725-0552
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
302 South Branch Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-8890
Gr: NS-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1005 US-202
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 255-4661
Gr: NS-PK
317 Winsor St
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 469-7029
Gr: PK-K | 58 students

Overview

This County (Somerset County)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
78 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
9,988 Students
217,877 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,099 Teachers
20,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
35
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,389
$18,801
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,667
$16,414
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$32.87 million
$57.49 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
38 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
778 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
483 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
4,070 Students
116,454 Students
% White Students
44%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
292 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
3,455 Students
59,277 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Somerset County, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in Somerset County, NJ include The Pingry School, Mount Saint Mary Academy, and Cedar Hill Prep School.
How many private schools are located in Somerset County?
75 private schools are located in Somerset County.
How much do private schools cost in Somerset County?
The average tuition cost is $21,389, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,801.
How diverse are private schools in Somerset County?
Somerset County private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset County?
28% of private schools in Somerset County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

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