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Best 07016 New Jersey Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 640 students in 07016, NJ (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,773 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 07016, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in 07016, NJ is St. Michael School.
40% of private schools in 07016, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 07016 New Jersey Private Schools (2026)

Map of Cornerstone Day School
Cornerstone Day School
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
(7)
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Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Catholic
100 Alden St
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 276-9425
(9)
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Map of Discovery Child Care Center
Discovery Child Care Center
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Commerce Dr
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 272-3500
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Map of Jardine Academy
Jardine Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 80 students
Special Education School
75 Rod Smith Pl
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 603-1460
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Map of Trinity Episcopal Day School
Trinity Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
205 North Ave E
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 276-2881
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 07016, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in 07016, NJ is St. Michael School.
How many private schools are located in 07016?
5 private schools are located in 07016.
How diverse are private schools in 07016?
07016 private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in 07016 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 07016 are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 07016?
40% of private schools in 07016 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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