Top 5 Best Wayne Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,071 students in Wayne, NJ (there are 17 public schools, serving 11,937 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Wayne, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Wayne, NJ include Benway School, Apple Montessori Of Wayne and Pioneer Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
29% of private schools in Wayne, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Wayne Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Apple Montessori Of Wayne
Apple Montessori Of Wayne Photo - Nurturing the whole child is the core of all we do. Our mission is to educate, enrich and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, curious and happy individuals. We make the most of the critical early learning years by inspiring a lifelong love of learning in a safe and caring environment.
Montessori School
(1)
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Benway School
Benway School Photo - Dr. Mary Hebert from Fairleigh Dickinson University's Regional Center for Learning Disabilities will be joining us April 26th to #inform #inspire and #educate NJ Child Study Team members on what is needed before transitioning students to post secondary education. CSTs can register here: https://forms.gle/LHhR37fjec2Jmh2u8
Special Education School
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Grades: 1-12
| 74 students
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
Al-Ghazaly Junior/Senior High School
Al-Ghazaly Junior/Senior High School Photo
(Islamic)
(1)
970 Black Oak Ridge Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(862) 377-0876
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
De Paul Catholic High School
De Paul Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
Grades: 8-12
| 474 students
Giggle And Grow Preschool & Early Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
99 Parish Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 686-1010
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
2086 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Grades: K
| 15 students
Happy Day Learning Center
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1111 Preakness Ave
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3584
Grades: NS
| 110 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
580 Ratzer Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-1225
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
KinderCare at Wayne
Daycare / Preschool
23 Barbour Pond Dr.
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 628-0222
Grades: NS-PK
| 18 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Front of Building
Daycare / Preschool
23 Barbour Pond Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 628-0222
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Lakeview Learning Center
Lakeview Learning Center Photo
Special Education School
18 Van Duyne Ave.
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 835-1777
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
1784 Hamburg Tpke
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 839-1515
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Ready Set Grow!
Alternative School
131 Church Ln
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-6888
Grades: K
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wayne, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Wayne, NJ include Benway School, Apple Montessori Of Wayne and Pioneer Academy.
How many private schools are located in Wayne, NJ?
14 private schools are located in Wayne, NJ.
How diverse are private schools in Wayne, NJ?
Wayne, NJ private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Wayne, NJ go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Wayne, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne, NJ?
29% of private schools in Wayne, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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