For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 299 students in South Plainfield, NJ (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,652 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 (2025-26)
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
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
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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