St. Teresa Early Childhood Center Photo - Father's Breakfast at School

Best Summit Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 2,055 students in Summit, NJ.
The top-ranked private preschools in Summit, NJ include Kent Place School, Cornerstone School Of Summit, and Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School).
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private preschools in Summit, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Summit Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Cornerstone School Of Summit
Cornerstone School Of Summit Photo - We support children's creative expression.
Daycare / Preschool
561 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-4400
Gr: NS-PK | 550 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kent Place School
All-girls
(2)
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
70 Maple St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0484
Gr: PK-K | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Learning Circle
Daycare / Preschool
95 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-7040
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
St. Teresa Early Childhood Center
St. Teresa Early Childhood Center Photo - Father's Breakfast at School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
306 Morris Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-6043
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summit Jewish Community Center N School
Daycare / Preschool
67 Kent Place Boulevard
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-3919
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Superkids
Daycare / Preschool
2 Broad St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 598-8383
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Zadie's Nurturing Den
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-8584
Gr: NS | 141 students

Overview

This Town (Summit)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,055 Students
138,258 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
174 Teachers
11,516 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
30 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,703
$16,517
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$7,451
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
172 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
72 Students
6,735 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
394 Students
56,528 Students
% White Students
21%
42%
# 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
1,184 Students
54,462 Students
% of Others Students
63%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Summit, NJ?
The top-ranked private preschools in Summit, NJ include Kent Place School, Cornerstone School Of Summit, and Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School).
How many private preschools are located in Summit?
9 private preschools are located in Summit.
How diverse are private preschools in Summit?
Summit private preschools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Summit?
33% of private preschools in Summit are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
Which private preschools in Summit are often viewed compared to one another?

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