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Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School)
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child
St. Teresa Early Childhood Center

Summit Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,750 students in Summit, NJ, 43% of all K-12 students in Summit, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
45% of private schools in Summit, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,750
  • Average Tuition: $29,202
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Summit, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,750
  • Average Tuition: $29,202
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Summit, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Summit Private Schools (2026-27)

Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child Photo
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 38
All-girls (Catholic)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
(7)
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Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School) Photo
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School)
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
(11)
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Cornerstone School Of Summit Photo
Cornerstone School Of Summit
Gr: NS-PK | 550 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
561 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-4400
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Map of Kent Place School
Kent Place School
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
All-girls
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
(2)
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Map of Oratory Preparatory School
Oratory Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1 Beverly Rd
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1084
(3)
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Map of Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten
Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
70 Maple St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0484
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Map of The Learning Circle
The Learning Circle
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool
95 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-7040
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St. Teresa Early Childhood Center Photo
St. Teresa Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 160 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
306 Morris Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-6043
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Map of Summit Jewish Community Center N School
Summit Jewish Community Center N School
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
67 Kent Place Boulevard
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-3919
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Map of Superkids
Superkids
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
2 Broad St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 598-8383
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Map of Zadie's Nurturing Den
Zadie's Nurturing Den
Gr: NS | 141 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-8584
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Summit, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
-8.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
2,750
Students
+38.1% (+758 students) 10-yr
$29,202
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
+61.9% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Summit)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSummit, NJ Total Schools
202511
202411
202311
202211
202111
202012
201911
201813
201714
201614
201512
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# Students
2,750 Students
216,282 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025260168179
2024260165172
2023225164174
2022209167185
2021209165180
2020193160171
2019211164175
2018221164172
2017208167180
2016225166178
2015181154167
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% Students of Color
34%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202535%40%34%
202435%39%34%
202328%40%33%
202225%38%33%
202125%39%32%
202026%39%32%
201924%38%31%
201822%37%31%
201717%38%32%
201617%38%32%
201521%37%32%
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0.64
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.630.630.65
20240.630.640.65
20230.630.650.65
20220.600.650.64
20210.600.650.64
20200.600.650.64
20190.610.650.63
20180.580.650.63
20170.520.640.61
20160.520.650.61
20150.570.650.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
203 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%6%5%
20247%6%5%
20238%6%5%
20227%6%4%
20217%5%4%
20207%5%4%
20197%5%4%
20187%5%4%
20172%5%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
103 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%8%9%
20244%7%9%
20234%7%9%
20223%7%8%
20213%8%9%
20203%8%9%
20193%8%8%
20183%8%8%
20173%8%8%
20163%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
116 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%6%7%
20244%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20225%8%7%
20215%8%7%
20205%8%8%
20195%9%7%
20185%9%7%
20175%9%7%
20165%9%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
1,148 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
42%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202540%53%52%
202440%53%52%
202353%51%52%
202256%52%54%
202156%52%54%
202056%52%54%
201955%52%56%
201859%52%56%
201765%53%58%
201665%53%58%
201558%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
1,184 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202545%27%26%
202445%27%26%
202330%29%25%
202229%27%25%
202129%27%25%
202029%27%24%
201930%26%24%
201826%26%23%
201723%25%22%
201623%25%22%
201530%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
267 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSummit, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
20238:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,202
$16,959
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,500
$16,021
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Summit, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Summit, NJ include Kent Place School, Oratory Preparatory School, and Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child.
How many private schools are located in Summit?
11 private schools are located in Summit.
How diverse are private schools in Summit?
Summit private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Summit go to private school?
43% of all K-12 students in Summit are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Summit?
45% of private schools in Summit are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Summit are often viewed compared to one another?

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