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South Plainfield Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 299 students in South Plainfield, NJ.
33% of private preschools in South Plainfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Preschools 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
998 Schools
# Students
299 Students
138,238 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025100149191
2024100148187
202380147185
202296151188
202196149184
202096146179
2019144148182
2018144148181
2017132146183
2016132144181
2015124134173
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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%32%
202452%40%32%
202366%40%32%
202264%39%31%
202164%40%32%
202064%40%31%
201964%39%31%
201864%38%30%
201778%37%31%
201678%38%31%
201574%36%31%
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0.72
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.720.660.65
20240.720.660.65
20230.790.660.65
20220.730.670.64
20210.730.670.64
20200.730.670.64
20190.750.670.64
20180.750.670.64
20170.430.660.62
20160.430.660.62
20150.430.660.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
13%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202513%6%4%
202413%6%5%
202311%6%5%
202214%6%5%
202114%6%5%
202014%5%4%
201914%6%5%
201814%5%5%
20176%5%3%
20166%5%3%
20156%5%3%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%7%8%
20249%7%8%
20239%7%8%
202210%7%8%
202110%7%7%
202010%7%7%
201911%7%7%
201811%7%7%
20172%7%6%
20162%7%7%
20152%6%6%
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# Black Students
21 Students
6,734 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%5%6%
202410%5%6%
202319%6%6%
202212%6%6%
202112%7%7%
202012%7%7%
201913%7%6%
201813%7%6%
20172%7%6%
20162%7%6%
20152%6%6%
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# White Students
55 Students
56,527 Students
% White Students
25%
42%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202525%42%48%
202425%41%48%
202318%40%48%
202222%43%50%
202122%42%50%
202022%43%51%
201923%43%52%
201823%43%52%
201716%43%54%
201616%43%54%
201516%41%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 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
54,444 Students
% of Others Students
43%
40%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202543%40%34%
202443%41%33%
202335%41%33%
202242%38%31%
202142%38%31%
202042%38%31%
201939%37%30%
201839%38%30%
201774%38%30%
201674%38%29%
201574%42%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258:112:112:1
20248:112:112:1
20239:112:112:1
202210:112:112:1
202110:112:112:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
201512:114:113:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth Plainfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141516
2024141516
2023141516
2022141516
2021141516
2020141516
2019141516
2018141516
2017141516
2016141516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$14,248
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in South Plainfield, NJ?
3 private preschools are located in South Plainfield, NJ.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in South Plainfield?
33% of private preschools in South Plainfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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