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Westfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,828 students in Westfield, NJ, 22% of all K-12 students in Westfield, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
36% of private schools in Westfield, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Westfield Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Trinity School - Westfield Photo
Holy Trinity School - Westfield
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
(3)
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Map of Pns&k
Pns&k
Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
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Map of Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education Program
Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education Program
Gr: PK-K | 141 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
756 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6770
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Map of Wesley Hall School For Erly Childhood Kindergarten
Wesley Hall School For Erly Childhood Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Daycare / Preschool
1e Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-9570
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Map of Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool
170 Elm St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8460
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Map of Westfield Area Y Kindergarten
Westfield Area Y Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
422 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 317-9622
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Map of Christopher Academy
Christopher Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students
Montessori School
510 Hillcrest Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
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Map of Compass School House
Compass School House
Gr: PK-K | 215 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 Elmer St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-2084
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Map of Here We Grow Child Development Center
Here We Grow Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
422 Central Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-6000
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Map of Kinderprep
Kinderprep
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
808 South Ave W
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 317-6900
(1)
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Map of Noah's Ark Country Day School
Noah's Ark Country Day School
Gr: K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
618 Central Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-0175
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Map of Precious People Early Learning Center
Precious People Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
132 South Ave E
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-2330
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Map of St. Pauls Day School
St. Pauls Day School
Gr: PK-K | 218 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
414 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-5417
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Map of Westfield Daycare Center
Westfield Daycare Center
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
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Westfield, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Little Lambs Preschool And Kindergarten Photo
Little Lambs Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
229 Cowperthwaite Place
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-1592
(1)
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Westfield, NJ Private School Trends (9-Year)

14
Private Schools
+40.0% (+4 schools) 9-yr
1,828
Students
+43.5% (+554 students) 9-yr
$8,769
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
+11.1% (+2.0 pp) 5-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+5.6% (+1.0) 9-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Westfield)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWestfield, NJ Total Schools
202514
202414
202312
202212
202112
202012
201911
201811
201710
201610
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# Students
1,828 Students
216,200 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025131168179
2024131165172
2023119164174
2022116167185
2021116165180
2020115160171
2019111164175
2018113164172
2017127167180
2016127166178
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The average number of students per private school in Westfield rose from 127 in 2016 to 131 in 2025.
% Students of Color
20%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2020-2025)

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202520%40%34%
202420%39%34%
202322%40%33%
202218%38%33%
202118%39%32%
202018%39%32%
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The average percentage of students of color in Westfield private schools was 20% in 2025, 20 points lower than New Jersey's 40%.
0.45
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.450.630.65
20240.450.640.65
20230.440.650.65
20220.480.650.64
20210.480.650.64
20200.480.650.64
20190.550.650.63
20180.540.650.63
20170.560.640.61
20160.560.650.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20173%5%4%
20163%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
39 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%8%9%
20242%7%9%
20233%7%9%
20223%7%8%
20213%8%9%
20203%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20183%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%6%7%
20241%7%7%
20231%7%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%8%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
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The share of Black private school students in Westfield stayed at 1% in 2025, compared with 6% in New Jersey and 7% nationally.
# White Students
437 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
24%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202524%53%52%
202424%53%52%
202323%51%52%
202227%52%54%
202127%52%54%
202027%52%54%
201936%52%56%
201836%52%56%
201743%53%58%
201643%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1,289 Students
58,543 Students
% of Others Students
70%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202570%27%26%
202470%27%26%
202371%29%25%
202266%27%25%
202166%27%25%
202066%27%24%
201957%26%24%
201858%26%23%
201750%25%22%
201650%25%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
98 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2016-2025)

YearWestfield, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202519:111:111:1
202420:111:111:1
202319:111:111:1
202226:111:111:1
202126:111:111:1
202027:111:112:1
201920:111:112:1
201821:111:112:1
201718:111:112:1
201618:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,769
$17,664
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$16,112
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Westfield, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Westfield, NJ include Holy Trinity School - Westfield, Pns&k, and Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Westfield?
14 private schools are located in Westfield.
How diverse are private schools in Westfield?
Westfield private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Westfield go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Westfield are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Westfield?
36% of private schools in Westfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Westfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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