Top 20 Best Union County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 91 private schools serving 13,253 students in Union County, NJ (there are 183 public schools, serving 100,007 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Union County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $12,616, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $15,715.
44% of private schools in Union County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Union County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 485 students
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
American Boys Preparatory Academy
American Boys Preparatory Academy Photo - American Boys Prep student learning at his own pace.
All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
Grades: 5-8
| 12 students
Cornerstone Day School
Special Education School
(7)
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Grades: 5-12
| 130 students
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Photo
(Catholic)
99 South Street
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-8657
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Bruriah High School For Girls
All-boys (Jewish)
35 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
FlexSchool
FlexSchool Photo
Special Education School
(7)
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Holy Trinity School - Westfield
Holy Trinity School - Westfield Photo - 8th Graders Make Cards for Homebound Parishioners
(Catholic)
(3)
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Jcc Of Central New Jersey
Daycare / Preschool
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8800
Grades: PK-K
| 259 students
330 Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Kent Place School
All-girls
(2)
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 618 students
Oratory Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
1 Beverly Rd
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1084
Grades: 7-12
| 367 students
Roselle Catholic High School
Roselle Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
350 Raritan Rd
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-2350
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
St. John The Apostle School
(Catholic)
(1)
Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
St. John The Apostle School
(Catholic)
1805 Penbrook Ter
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
St. Joseph The Carpenter School
(Catholic)
(1)
140 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-6560
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
St. Michael Parish School
(Catholic)
1212 Kelly St
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 688-1063
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(9)
100 Alden St
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 276-9425
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
St. Pauls Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
414 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-5417
Grades: PK-K
| 248 students
St. Theresa Grade School
St. Theresa Grade School Photo - St. Theresa School 540 Washington Ave Kenilworth, NJ 07033 908 276-7220
(Catholic)
(1)
540 Washington Ave
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 276-7220
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Trinity Temple Academy
Trinity Temple Academy Photo - Trinity Temple Academy (TTA) is a Seventh-day Adventist school for K through 8th grade scholars of ALL faiths and backgrounds. It is our mission to fully promote excellence in character development and academic achievement in a Christ-centered environment.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1500 Maple Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(973) 923-7568
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Union Catholic Regional High School
(Catholic)
1600 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
(Catholic)
1086 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 352-8629
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
303 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 241-6470
Grades: PK-4
| 126 students
The Children's Academy
The Children's Academy Photo
Montessori School
(9)
37 Church Mall
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 379-3524
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Christian Children Institute
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 2852 350 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
510 Hillcrest Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
Grades: PK-1
| 73 students
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
1390 Terrill Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-4652
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
Clark KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
89 Terminal Ave.
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 340-1900
Grades: NS-PK
| 34 students
Compass School House
Daycare / Preschool
125 Elmer St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-2084
Grades: PK-K
| 215 students
Cornerstone School Of Summit
Cornerstone School Of Summit Photo - Our newly constructed playground
Daycare / Preschool
561 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-4400
Grades: NS-PK
| 74 students
Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
70 Maple St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0484
Grades: PK-K
| 155 students
Deron School 1
Deron School 1 Photo - The Deron School of New Jersey, Montclair, NJ
Special Education School
1140 Commerce Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
Grades: PK-11
| 70 students
Deron School Of Nj
Special Education School
320 2nd Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 301-0200
Grades: NS
| 107 students
Diamond Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
105 Diamond Hill Rd
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5051
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
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Union County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
416 Linden Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 352-4406
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
840 N Broad St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 352-0670
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
225 N 8th St
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 276-7750
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 93 students
Little Lambs Preschool And Kindergarten (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
229 Cowperthwaite Place
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-1592
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
Mcauley School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
107 Westervelt Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-4114
Grades: Inquire with school
| 33 students
Messiah Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
630 E Front Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8430
Grades: PK-2
| 51 students
1003 N Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 352-8029
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
209 Princeton Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-3355
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
41 S Springfield Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-5194
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
101 Westervelt Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-9539
Grades: K-8
| 155 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Union County, NJ?
How many private schools are located in Union County, NJ?
91 private schools are located in Union County, NJ.
How much do private schools cost in Union County, NJ?
The average tuition cost is $12,616, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $15,715.
How diverse are private schools in Union County, NJ?
Union County, NJ private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Union County, NJ go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Union County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Union County, NJ?
44% of private schools in Union County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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