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West Orange Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,918 students in West Orange, NJ, 22% of all K-12 students in West Orange, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
43% of private schools in West Orange, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West Orange Private Schools (2026-27)

Golda Och Academy Photo
Golda Och Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
(5)
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Map of Playhouse Coop School
Playhouse Coop School
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
88 Franklin Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
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Map of Seton Hall Preparatory School
Seton Hall Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
All-boys (Catholic)
120 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-6626
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Map of Valley Settlement House Cc Center
Valley Settlement House Cc Center
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
33-41 Tompkins Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 678-2550
(3)
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Map of Garden Academy
Garden Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students
Special Education School
627 Mount Pleasant Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
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Map of Jewish Community Center Metrowest Ross Campus
Jewish Community Center Metrowest Ross Campus
Gr: PK-K | 225 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 530-3430
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Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo
Mount Carmel Guild Academy
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
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West Orange, NJ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,918
Students
$39,890
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Orange)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,918 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
27%
40%
0.62
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
176 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
1,093 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
56%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
454 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
24%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
179 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,890
$16,975
Average Endowment Size
$54.8 million
$59.71 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Orange, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in West Orange, NJ include Valley Settlement House Cc Center, Golda Och Academy, and Seton Hall Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in West Orange?
7 private schools are located in West Orange.
How diverse are private schools in West Orange?
West Orange private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in West Orange go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in West Orange are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Orange?
43% of private schools in West Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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