For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 299 students in South Plainfield, NJ (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,675 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in South Plainfield, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in South Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in South Plainfield, NJ (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creative Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield
Daycare / Preschool
107 Corporate Blvd, Suite B
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 888-9797
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 888-9797
Gr: NS-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
South Plainfield, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lil Big Ones (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
134 Durham Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 757-2004
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 757-2004
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1 Sacred Heart Dr
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0632
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0632
Gr: K-9 | 199 students
Trivium Academy Of New Jersey (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
1715 Kenyon Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0556
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0556
Gr: 1-5 | 14 students
Overview
This Town (South Plainfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
299 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
40%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
36 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$18,757
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
21 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
55 Students
116,434 Students
% White Students
25%
53%
# 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
95 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in South Plainfield, NJ?
3 private schools are located in South Plainfield, NJ.
What percentage of students in South Plainfield go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in South Plainfield are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Plainfield?
33% of private schools in South Plainfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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