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South Orange Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 501 students in South Orange, NJ, 19% of all K-12 students in South Orange, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in South Orange, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South Orange Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
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Map of South Orange Country Day School
South Orange Country Day School
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
461 Vose Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-6451
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Map of Weekday School
Weekday School
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
111 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 617-1877
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Map of Beth Elementary Preschool Kindergarten
Beth Elementary Preschool Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
222 Irvington Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 763-0113
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South Orange, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
501
Students
-18.1% (-111 students) 10-yr
$12,748
Avg. Tuition
-36.2% (-$7,247) 3-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
-40.6% (-28.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.9% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Orange)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
501 Students
216,299 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025125168179
2024125165172
2023124164174
2022124167185
2021157165180
2020157160171
2019154164175
2018154164172
2017156167180
2016153166178
2015153154167
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% Students of Color
41%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202541%40%34%
202441%39%34%
202362%40%33%
202260%38%33%
202162%39%32%
202062%39%32%
201958%38%31%
201858%37%31%
201757%38%32%
201669%38%32%
201569%37%32%
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0.63
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.630.630.65
20240.630.640.65
20230.520.650.65
20220.520.650.64
20210.520.650.64
20200.520.650.64
20190.520.650.63
20180.520.650.63
20170.540.640.61
20160.630.650.61
20150.630.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%8%9%
20244%7%9%
20171%8%8%
20164%8%8%
20154%8%8%
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# Black Students
69 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
14%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202515%6%7%
202415%7%7%
202318%7%8%
202218%8%7%
202118%8%7%
202018%8%8%
201919%9%7%
201819%9%7%
201716%9%7%
201633%9%7%
201533%9%8%
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# White Students
131 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
28%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202528%53%52%
202428%53%52%
202314%51%52%
202214%52%54%
202114%52%54%
202014%52%54%
201915%52%56%
201815%52%56%
201718%53%58%
201614%53%58%
201514%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
250 Students
58,624 Students
% of Others Students
53%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202552%27%26%
202452%27%26%
202366%29%25%
202266%27%25%
202166%27%25%
202066%27%24%
201965%26%24%
201865%26%23%
201764%25%22%
201649%25%22%
201549%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202516:111:111:1
202416:111:111:1
202322:111:111:1
202222:111:111:1
202124:111:111:1
202024:111:112:1
201923:111:112:1
201823:111:112:1
201725:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201517:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025151415
2024121415
2023121415
2022121415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,748
$16,953

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$12,748$18,947$15,012
2024$19,995$15,878$13,254
2023$19,995$15,215$12,626
2022$19,995$14,919$12,187
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2022-2025)

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%27%34%
20248%27%34%
20238%27%34%
20228%26%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$16,021

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearSouth Orange, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$4,000$16,414$7,073
2024$4,000$16,167$6,930
2023$4,000$8,892$6,469
2022$4,000$8,911$6,289
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Orange, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in South Orange, NJ include Weekday School, Our Lady Of Sorrows School, and South Orange Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in South Orange?
4 private schools are located in South Orange.
What percentage of students in South Orange go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in South Orange are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Orange?
50% of private schools in South Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in South Orange are often viewed compared to one another?

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