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Best 08876 New Jersey Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,686 students in 08876, NJ (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,884 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in 08876, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in 08876, NJ include Immaculata High School, Immaculate Conception School, and Temple Beth Elementary Ecc.
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 08876, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 08876 New Jersey Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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 Creative Campus At Old York School
Daycare / Preschool
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-1563
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Ethicon Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
Us Highway 22 W
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-5454
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3322 Us Route 22 W.
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 231-8600
Gr: NS-K | 86 students Tuition listed
The GRIT Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1941 Holland Brook Road W
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 369-5800
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kangaroo Kids Childcare & Learning Center
Kangaroo Kids Childcare & Learning Center Photo - Kangaroo Kids has 15 Hall of Fame Teachers and 4 teachers that have been awarded New Jersey Teacher of the Year! The Director was awarded Director of the Year by the National Association of Child Care Professionals.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1047 Route 28
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 231-7800
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Midland School
Special Education School
94 Readington Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-8222
Gr: Inquire with school | 92 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed
Ren School
Daycare / Preschool
3485 Hwy 22 E
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 543-5977
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 08876 New Jersey

08876, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
KinderCare at Branchburg (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
212 Raritan Valley College Dr.
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 704-0091
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
South Branchburg KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
1005 US-202
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 255-4661
Gr: NS-PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 08876, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in 08876, NJ include Immaculata High School, Immaculate Conception School, and Temple Beth Elementary Ecc.
How many private schools are located in 08876?
11 private schools are located in 08876.
How diverse are private schools in 08876?
08876 private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in 08876 go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in 08876 are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 08876?
36% of private schools in 08876 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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