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Somerville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,686 students in Somerville, NJ, 37% of all K-12 students in Somerville, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
36% of private schools in Somerville, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Somerville Private Schools (2026)

Map of Immaculata High School
Immaculata High School
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
(1)
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Immaculate Conception School Photo
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
41 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-6516
(3)
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Map of Temple Beth Elementary Ecc
Temple Beth Elementary Ecc
Gr: NS | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
67 Route 206 South
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0674
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Map of Apples & Books Learning Center
Apples & Books Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1036 Us Highway 202 S
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
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Map of The Creative Campus At Old York School
The Creative Campus At Old York School
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-1563
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Map of Ethicon Family Center
Ethicon Family Center
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
Us Highway 22 W
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-5454
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool
3322 Us Route 22 W.
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 231-8600
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Map of The GRIT Academy
The GRIT Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
1941 Holland Brook Road W
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 369-5800
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Kangaroo Kids Childcare & Learning Center Photo
Kangaroo Kids Childcare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 180 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
1047 Route 28
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 231-7800
(1)
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Map of The Midland School
The Midland School
Gr: Inquire with school | 92 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
94 Readington Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-8222
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Map of Ren School
Ren School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
3485 Hwy 22 E
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 543-5977
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Somerville, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

KinderCare at Branchburg Photo
KinderCare at Branchburg
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
212 Raritan Valley College Dr.
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 704-0091
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Map of South Branchburg KinderCare
South Branchburg KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1005 US-202
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 255-4661
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Somerville, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+37.5% (+3 schools) 10-yr
1,686
Students
+8.4% (+130 students) 10-yr
$7,610
Avg. Tuition
-20.7% (-$1,990) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
-62.3% (-38.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-9.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Somerville)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,371 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSomerville, NJ Total Schools
202511
202413
202313
202211
202111
202012
201911
201811
201711
20165
20158
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# Students
1,686 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025153168179
2024146165172
2023144164174
2022171167185
2021171165180
2020157160171
2019152164175
2018152164172
2017180167180
2016283166178
2015222154167
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% Students of Color
23%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202523%40%34%
202423%39%34%
202323%40%33%
202221%38%33%
202121%39%32%
202022%39%32%
201920%38%31%
201820%37%31%
201755%38%32%
201664%38%32%
201561%37%32%
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0.61
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.610.630.65
20240.620.640.65
20230.610.650.65
20220.600.650.64
20210.600.650.64
20200.600.650.64
20190.590.650.63
20180.590.650.63
20170.550.640.61
20160.390.650.61
20150.450.650.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20228%6%4%
20218%5%4%
20208%5%4%
20198%5%4%
20188%5%4%
20176%5%4%
20168%5%4%
20157%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
61 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%8%9%
20244%7%9%
20234%7%9%
20224%7%8%
20214%8%9%
20204%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20184%8%8%
20174%8%8%
20165%8%8%
20155%8%8%
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# Black Students
59 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%6%7%
20244%7%7%
20233%7%8%
20223%8%7%
20213%8%7%
20203%8%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
786 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
51%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202551%53%52%
202450%53%52%
202352%51%52%
202256%52%54%
202156%52%54%
202056%52%54%
201958%52%56%
201858%52%56%
201763%53%58%
201677%53%58%
201573%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
7 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
553 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202536%27%26%
202437%27%26%
202334%29%25%
202229%27%25%
202129%27%25%
202029%27%24%
201927%26%24%
201827%26%23%
201723%25%22%
20166%25%22%
20157%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
173 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202543%54%55%
202443%53%54%
202343%54%54%
202243%54%54%
202143%53%54%
202043%52%54%
201943%53%53%
201843%53%53%
201743%52%53%
201660%50%52%
201560%51%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141415
2024131415
2023121415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018131415
2017131415
2016151415
2015141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025151513
2024151412
2023151411
2022151311
2021151311
2020151311
2019151211
2018111211
2017111110
2016111010
201511910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,610
$18,774

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$7,610$18,947$15,012
2024$3,350$15,878$13,254
2023$2,995$15,215$12,626
2022$2,995$14,919$12,187
2021$2,995$13,993$11,800
2020$2,995$13,826$11,512
2019$2,995$13,406$11,293
2018$5,729$13,176$11,017
2017$5,318$13,780$10,708
2016$9,600$13,054$10,356
2015$9,600$11,979$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202588%77%81%
2024100%78%85%
2023100%80%85%
2022100%79%85%
2021100%79%85%
2020100%79%85%
2019100%79%85%
2018100%79%85%
2017100%79%85%
2015100%79%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Somerville, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Somerville, NJ include Immaculate Conception School, Immaculata High School, and Temple Beth Elementary Ecc.
How many private schools are located in Somerville?
11 private schools are located in Somerville.
How diverse are private schools in Somerville?
Somerville private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Somerville go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Somerville are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerville?
36% of private schools in Somerville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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