Waterfront Montessori Photo - Our beautifully designed Montessori classrooms allow students freedom of movement and space to explore their passions. Our teachers know every child for the unique individual they are and can help them get as far as they can go. Our graduates are communicators, collaborators, critical thinkers, and creative designers. Come visit us to learn more!

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New Jersey

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in New Jersey is 77% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in New Jersey is Somerset Hills Learning Institute, with an acceptance rate of 1%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 1% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 50%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New Jersey (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 1%
Grades: 1-12
1810 Burnt Mills Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Rank: #22.
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: 6-12
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Rank: #33.
The Pennington School
The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.
(Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 6-12
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Rank: #44.
Primoris Academy
Primoris Academy Photo - An independent private school located in Westwood, NJ, Primoris Academy is a vibrant and nurturing environment for advanced learners. We strive to create a joyful learning experience that inspires as well as challenges.
(19)
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: K-12
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Cedar Hill Prep School
Cedar Hill Prep School Photo - Cedar Hill Prep School is a private school located in Somerset, New Jersey, that services students from 23 towns around the New Jersey-Pennsylvania region.
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Islamic Academy Of Burlington County
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
The Pingry School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: K-12
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Princeton Day School
Princeton Day School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Rank: #99.
The Peck School
The Peck School Photo - A warm welcome, good eye contact, and consideration of others are just a few of the elements at The Peck School that contribute to creating one of the most nurturing and inspirational K-8 learning environments in the country.
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: K-8
247 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Rank: #1010.
Delbarton School
Delbarton School Photo - The Class of 2024
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: 7-12
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Rank: #1111.
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - Discover the magic behind Gill St. Bernard's and begin your admission journey today!
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: NS-12
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Rank: #1212.
All Saints Episcopal Day School
All Saints Episcopal Day School Photo - All Saints Early Childhood Center at 527 Clinton Street (near 6th Street) serves our Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten grades. It is also the site of our Admissions Office, Imagination Stations and Art Studio.
(Episcopal)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-8
707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Rank: #1313.
Noble Leadership Academy
Noble Leadership Academy Photo
(Islamic)
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: PK-12
1-30 Summit Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Dwight-englewood School
Dwight-englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Saddle River Day School
Saddle River Day School Photo - The iconic Main Hall houses the Lower School and Administrative Offices including the Head of School. Lower School classrooms include a state of the art Science lab, library and art studio.
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: NS-12
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-2
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown Friends School Photo - Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs offers a variety of summer learning opportunities for students entering Prekindergarten through high school.
(Friends)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: NS-12
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence Photo - One of the pillars of the AGE National Elementary Honor Society is Service, and that is what the NEHS students provides at the Woodcrest Healthcare Center. They visit the elderly of our community, and spend quality time with them as they add smiles to their faces.
(Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Glenview Academy
Glenview Academy Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 3-9
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(862) 227-0497
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Mary Help Of Christians Academy
Mary Help Of Christians Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 8-12
659 Belmont Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6200
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Montclair Cooperative School
Montclair Cooperative School Photo - The Montclair Cooperative School is a community of students, teachers, and parents who are dedicated to creating a diverse and nurturing environment where children flourish intellectually and where they develop exceptional social skills along with a deep sense of community responsibility.
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Stevens Cooperative School
Stevens Cooperative School Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
301 Garden St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-3688
Rank: #2727.
Ranney School
Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: PK-12
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Princeton Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Princeton Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Kindergarten boys on the playground.
All-boys (Catholic)
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-8
1128 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-8151
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Stuart Country Day School
Stuart Country Day School Photo - The front of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, NJ.
(Catholic)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
1200 Stuart Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Waterfront Montessori
Waterfront Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(13)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
150 Warren Street, Suites 108 & 200
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 333-5600
Rank: #3131.
Creative Learning Center
Creative Learning Center Photo - Block building is an essential part of our preschool and primary program. Through this activity, the children develop critical thinking skills, perseverance, language skills, mathematical and scientific understandings, as well as a strong self concept.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-2
160 Avenue At The Common Ste 3
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 389-2211
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Mendham Country Day School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-8
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Waldorf School of Princeton
Waldorf School of Princeton Photo - Imagine what your child can become with The Waldorf School of Princeton!
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: NS-8
1062 Cherry Hill Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 466-1970
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
American Boys Preparatory Academy
American Boys Preparatory Academy Photo - American Boys Prep student learning at his own pace.
All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 5-8
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 3-8
518 Sicomac Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-3663
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What is the New Jersey average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The New Jersey average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 77% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in New Jersey?
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