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Best Springfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 140 students in Springfield, NJ (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,196 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Springfield, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private schools in Springfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Private Schools in Springfield, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Children's Academy
The Children's Academy Photo
Montessori School
(11)
37 Church Mall
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 379-3524
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Early Childhood Program at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael
Early Childhood Program at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Photo - Music with special guests is always fun!
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
60 Temple Dr
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-0539
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
66 Morris Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 988-4658
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, New Jersey

Springfield, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holycross Christian Nursery School (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
639 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 379-7160
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
41 S Springfield Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-5194
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students

Overview

This Town (Springfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
140 Students
217,867 Students
% Average Students of Color
64%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
20,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,700
$18,801
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
1 Student
116,454 Students
% White Students
1%
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
68 Students
59,277 Students
% of Others Students
85%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Springfield, NJ?
3 private schools are located in Springfield, NJ.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
33% of private schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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