Deron School 1 Photo - The Deron School of New Jersey, Montclair, NJ

Best Union Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 653 students in Union, NJ.
The top-ranked private preschools in Union, NJ include The Jardine Academy, Five Points Y M C A, and St. Michael Parish School.
40% of private preschools in Union, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Union Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Five Points Y M C A
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
201 Tucker Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 688-9622
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
The Jardine Academy
Special Education School
373 Clermont Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 354-5800
Gr: NS | 62 students
St. Michael Parish School
(Catholic)
1212 Kelly St
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 688-1063
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-11 | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Espin Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1089 Cedar Ave
Union, NJ 70833
(908) 688-8250
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Union, New Jersey

Union, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
970 Suburban Road
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 687-8415
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Union)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
653 Students
138,875 Students
% Average Students of Color
75%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
11,502 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,490
$16,535

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
7,571 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
8,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
212 Students
6,761 Students
% Black Students
31%
5%
# White Students
143 Students
56,601 Students
% White Students
21%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
205 Students
54,866 Students
% of Others Students
30%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Union, NJ?
The top-ranked private preschools in Union, NJ include The Jardine Academy, Five Points Y M C A, and St. Michael Parish School.
How many private preschools are located in Union?
5 private preschools are located in Union.
How diverse are private preschools in Union?
Union private preschools are approximately 75% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Union?
40% of private preschools in Union are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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