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Whippany Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 479 students in Whippany, NJ, 24% of all K-12 students in Whippany, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
29% of private schools in Whippany, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Whippany, NJ (2026-27)

The Calais School Photo
The Calais School
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
45 Highland Ave
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 884-2030
(1)
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Winston Preparatory School New Jersey Photo
Winston Preparatory School New Jersey
Gr: 4-12
Sports: 6
Special Education School
901 Route 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 500-6480
(1)
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Arrow Academy Photo
Arrow Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
90 Whippany Rd
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 888-2083
(2)
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Map of Discovery Years
Discovery Years
Gr: NS-PK | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
155 Algonquin Parkway
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-3654
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Map of Inspire Kids
Inspire Kids
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
718 State Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-5300
(1)
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Map of Our Lady Of Mercy School
Our Lady Of Mercy School
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students
Catholic
90 Whippany Road
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 887-2611
(1)
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Whippany KinderCare Photo
Whippany KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
45 Whippany Rd.
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 428-3724
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Whippany, NJ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
479
Students
$5,988
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
40%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Whippany)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
479 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
40%
40%
0.73
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
88 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
15%
7%
# White Students
214 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
37%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
192 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
33%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
8%
53%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,988
$17,000
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Whippany, NJ?
7 private schools are located in Whippany, NJ.
How diverse are private schools in Whippany?
Whippany private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is same as the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Whippany go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Whippany are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whippany?
29% of private schools in Whippany are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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