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Best 08520 New Jersey Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 662 students in 08520, NJ (there are 6 public schools, serving 5,006 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 08520, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in 08520, NJ is Peddie School.
The average acceptance rate is 22%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 08520 New Jersey Private Schools (2026-27)

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Peddie School
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 44
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
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Apple Montessori Schools East Windsor
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
300D Princeton Hightstown Road
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 301-5711
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Kids Kottage Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
659 Abbington Dr Ste 404
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 371-0439
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Learning Experience- The
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
761 Route 33 W Ste 400 Bldg D
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 426-1145
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08520, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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E Windsor Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
300D Princeton Hightstown Rd
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 448-4333
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Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
300 D Princeton-Hightstown Rd.
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 448-4333
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 08520, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in 08520, NJ is Peddie School.
How many private schools are located in 08520?
4 private schools are located in 08520.
What percentage of students in 08520 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 08520 are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).

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