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South Plainfield Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 299 students in South Plainfield, NJ, 8% of all K-12 students in South Plainfield, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in South Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in South Plainfield, NJ (2026-27)

Map of Creative Kids Academy
Creative Kids Academy
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
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Map of Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield
Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield
Gr: NS-K | 81 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
107 Corporate Blvd, Suite B
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 888-9797
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Map of Holy Savior Academy
Holy Savior Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
(1)
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South Plainfield, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lil Big Ones
Lil Big Ones
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
134 Durham Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 757-2004
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 199 students
Catholic
1 Sacred Heart Dr
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0632
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Map of Trivium Academy Of New Jersey
Trivium Academy Of New Jersey
Gr: 1-5 | 14 students
Christian
1715 Kenyon Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 756-0556
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South Plainfield, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
299
Students
-39.6% (-196 students) 10-yr
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
52%
Students of Color
-29.7% (-22.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Plainfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,371 Schools
# Students
299 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025100168179
202476165172
202380164174
202296167185
202179165180
202079160171
2019123164175
2018123164172
2017132167180
2016132166178
2015124154167
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% Students of Color
52%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202552%40%34%
202452%39%34%
202366%40%33%
202264%38%33%
202164%39%32%
202064%39%32%
201962%38%31%
201862%37%31%
201778%38%32%
201678%38%32%
201574%37%32%
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0.72
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.720.630.65
20240.720.640.65
20230.790.650.65
20220.730.650.64
20210.740.650.64
20200.740.650.64
20190.750.650.63
20180.750.650.63
20170.430.640.61
20160.430.650.61
20150.430.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202513%6%5%
202413%6%5%
202311%6%5%
202214%6%4%
202113%5%4%
202013%5%4%
201914%5%4%
201814%5%4%
20176%5%4%
20166%5%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%8%9%
20249%7%9%
20239%7%9%
202210%7%8%
202111%8%9%
202011%8%9%
201910%8%8%
201810%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%6%7%
202410%7%7%
202319%7%8%
202212%8%7%
202112%8%7%
202012%8%8%
201913%9%7%
201813%9%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
55 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
25%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202525%53%52%
202425%53%52%
202318%51%52%
202222%52%54%
202123%52%54%
202023%52%54%
201925%52%56%
201825%52%56%
201716%53%58%
201616%53%58%
201516%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
95 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202543%27%26%
202443%27%26%
202335%29%25%
202242%27%25%
202141%27%25%
202041%27%24%
201938%26%24%
201838%26%23%
201774%25%22%
201674%25%22%
201574%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017141415
2016141415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$18,774
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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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