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Best Wayne Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,066 students in Wayne, NJ (there are 17 public schools, serving 12,198 public students). 14% 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 77%.
29% of private schools in Wayne, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked Wayne Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Benway School
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Special Education School
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5
De Paul Catholic High School
De Paul Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1111 Preakness Ave
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3584
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
Giggle And Grow Preschool & Early Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
99 Parish Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 686-1010
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
The Goddard School
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Alternative School
2086 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Gr: K | 15 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
580 Ratzer Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-1225
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Tuition listed
KinderCare at Wayne
Daycare / Preschool
23 Barbour Pond Dr.
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 628-0222
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
Kindercare Learning Center
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Daycare / Preschool
23 Barbour Pond Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 628-0222
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Lakeview Learning Center
Lakeview Learning Center Photo
Special Education School
18 Van Duyne Ave.
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 835-1777
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
1784 Hamburg Tpke
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 839-1515
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Ready Set Grow!
Alternative School
131 Church Ln
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-6888
Gr: 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?
14 private schools are located in Wayne.
How diverse are private schools in Wayne?
Wayne private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Wayne go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Wayne are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne?
29% of private schools in Wayne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Wayne are often viewed compared to one another?

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