Private School Review - Established 2003

South River Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 249 students in South River, NJ, 9% of all K-12 students in South River, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in South River, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South River Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Marys Of Ostrabrama
St. Marys Of Ostrabrama
Gr: NS-1 | 47 students
Catholic
22 Holmes Avenue
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 254-2417
View Profile
Darul Arqam School Photo
Darul Arqam School
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
8 Thomas Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 238-0038
(1)
View Profile
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in South River, New Jersey

South River, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Corpus Christi Elementary School
Corpus Christi Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Catholic
80 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 257-5200
View Profile

South River, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
249
Students
22
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Download town snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South River)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
249 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
47%
40%
0.70
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
79 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
32%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
95 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
38%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
62 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
54%
Average Class Size
22 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1259
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
27%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South River, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in South River, NJ is St. Marys Of Ostrabrama.
How many private schools are located in South River?
2 private schools are located in South River.
What percentage of students in South River go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in South River are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South River?
100% of private schools in South River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Recent Articles

When a Private School Changes Head of School
When a Private School Changes Head of School
A private school leadership change can raise important questions. Learn how to evaluate head of school transitions, identify warning signs, and protect your child's educational experience before enrolling confidently.
Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?
Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?
Could your private school financial aid shrink next year? Learn why awards change, how income and school budgets affect renewal, and what parents can do to protect affordability long-term.
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions
Understand how need-blind and need-aware private school admissions affect acceptance decisions, financial aid eligibility, and affordability, with practical guidance to help parents compare schools, ask questions, and plan confidently ahead.
Area schools map

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (NJ):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: