The average private elementary school acceptance rate in New Jersey is 77% per year (2025).
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 (2025)
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
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: 6-12
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
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. 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
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: K-12
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: K-12
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: K-8
247 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Rank: #1010.
Delbarton School![Delbarton School Photo - The Class of 2024 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
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: NS-12
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-8
707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: PK-12
1-30 Summit Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
ALBRICH Academy![ALBRICH Academy Photo ALBRICH Academy Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-1
159 2nd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: NS-12
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-2
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: NS-12
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 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. 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
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(862) 227-0497
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
301 Garden St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-3688
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-3688
Rank: #2727.
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: PK-12
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-8
1128 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-8151
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-8151
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
1200 Stuart Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
150 Warren Street, Suites 108 & 200
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 333-5600
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 333-5600
Rank: #3131.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-2
160 Avenue At The Common Ste 3
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 389-2211
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 389-2211
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-8
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: NS-8
1062 Cherry Hill Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 466-1970
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 466-1970
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 5-8
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
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
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-3663
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Jersey average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The New Jersey average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 77% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked private elementary schools in New Jersey include Somerset Hills Learning Institute, Newark Academy and The Pennington School.
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