Villa Victoria Academy Photo - The Religious Teachers Filippini work and teach at Villa Victoria Academy.

Best Trenton Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools serving 2,235 students in Trenton, NJ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Trenton, NJ include St. Raphael School, Our Lady Of Sorrows School, and St. Gregory The Great Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
73% of private elementary schools in Trenton, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Trenton Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
(3)
3800 E State Street Extension
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
St. Gregory The Great Academy
(Catholic)
4680 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-1131
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students
St. Raphael School
(Catholic)
151 Gropp Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-7733
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
177 Leonard Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(604) 586-5888
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Villa Victoria Academy
Villa Victoria Academy Photo - The Religious Teachers Filippini work and teach at Villa Victoria Academy.
All-girls (Catholic)
(10)
376 W. Upper Ferry Road
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 882-1700
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Villa Victoria Lower School
Villa Victoria Lower School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
376 W Upper Ferry Rd
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 882-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
1550 Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 643-0428
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(1)
87 Pearson Dr
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 888-0101
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - Everyone is welcome to attend our 2024 Open House on Monday, March 11th from 5 - 7 pm.
(Baptist)
2111 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6
Islamic School Of Trenton
(Islamic)
(3)
25 Oxford Street
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-9900
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
The Montessori School Of Hamilton
Montessori School
(3)
817 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1314
Gr: PK-3 | 46 students
The Newgrange School
Special Education School
526 S Olden Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
Gr: 1-12 | 92 students
Sacred Heart School-trenton
(Catholic)
333 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 393-2801
Gr: K-8 | 178 students
Sprout U School Of The Arts
Sprout U School Of The Arts Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
137 North Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
Trinity Cathedral Academy
(Episcopal)
801 West Streetate Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 396-1484
Gr: K-6 | 38 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Trenton, New Jersey

Trenton, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital Kids Daycare & Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1380 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-0223
Gr: PK-K | 32 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Childrens Day School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1925 Pennington Rd
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 882-2288
Gr: NS-8 | 53 students
The Garvey School (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis
26 S Warren St 2nd Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 792-9038
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
10 New Cedar Lane
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 396-8916
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-8407
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
1440 Lower Ferry Rd
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-9696
Gr: NS | 131 students
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 882-7300
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sister Georgine School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
180B Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4300
Gr: 1-12 | 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Trenton, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Trenton, NJ include St. Raphael School, Our Lady Of Sorrows School, and St. Gregory The Great Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Trenton?
15 private elementary schools are located in Trenton.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Trenton?
Trenton private elementary schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Trenton?
73% of private elementary schools in Trenton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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