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!

New Jersey Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private preschool faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree is 49% (2025).
The private preschool in New Jersey with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Friends School Mullica Hill, with 99% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 75% 99% Avg. Advanced Degree: 84%

New Jersey Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Friends School Mullica Hill
Friends School Mullica Hill Photo - Our PreK program is for children ages 3 and up. We offer half-day and full-day options. We also offer Early Room and Extended Day for working parents. Our PreK students thrive with Teacher Nancy, who has been a long-time favorite teacher for years!
(Friends)
(8)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
15 High Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2908
Rank: #22.
Holmdel Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 97%
Grades: NS-K
674 N. Beers Street
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 888-1919
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Goddard School Of Old Bridge
Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-K
300 Belchase Court
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Van Riper Ellis Christian School
Van Riper Ellis Christian School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: NS-K
7-20 Bellair Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 791-7853
Rank: #55.
Tessa International School
Tessa International School Photo
(10)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 91%
Grades: NS-5
720 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 755-5585
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.
Montessori School
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
Montessori Academy of New Jersey
Montessori Academy of New Jersey Photo - Our MISSION STATEMENT: To nurture and guide our students in the development of character, compassion, respect, curiosity and the means to learn, to invent, and participate fully and joyfully in life-independently and in collaboration with others. We pursue our mission by maintaining the highest standards of facility and instruction as set out by the Association Montessori Internationale.
Montessori School
(6)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-6
260 Conrow Road
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-2121
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
Noble Leadership Academy
Noble Leadership Academy Photo
(Islamic)
(16)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1-30 Summit Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
The Red Oaks School
The Red Oaks School Photo - Welcome to The Red Oaks School -- PreK3 through 8th Grade. We've been inspiring a passion for learning and appreciation for success for over 57 years. Schedule a tour easily on our website (Schedule a Tour button).
(11)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
21 Cutler Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-7853
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
St. John's Academy
St. John's Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
460 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
The Spring School
Montessori School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
67 N Summit St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 541-5780
Rank: #6 - 146. - 14.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Rank: #1515.
An-noor Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 88%
Grades: PK-12
1000 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
Rank: #1616.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-8
Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
Rank: #1717.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 84%
Grades: NS-12
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Rank: #1818.
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(12)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 83%
Grades: PK-12
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-1
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-K
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Kiddie Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-K
89 Village Center Dr
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 762-5981
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Montessori Academy & Learning Center
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-1
485 Georges Rd Ste 119
Dayton, NJ 08810
(732) 438-0400
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-6
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
St. Francis Academy
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1601 Central Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 863-4112
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Summer Hill Preschool And Daycamp
Summer Hill Preschool And Daycamp Photo
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-K
1107 Gully Road
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-3483
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Waterfront Montessori
Waterfront Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(13)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: NS-8
150 Warren Street, Suites 108 & 200
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 333-5600
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
ALBRICH Academy
ALBRICH Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: NS-1
159 2nd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: NS-8
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Jin-a Child Care Center
Jin-a Child Care Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-K
77 Jay Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 279-1203
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Kiddie Kingdom Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-K
2190 Us Highway 130
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 398-8898
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo
Montessori School (Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-12
501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: NS-8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Over The Rainbow Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: NS-PK
146 Route 130
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-0800
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
St. Thomas The Apostle School
St. Thomas The Apostle School Photo
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-8
50 Byrd Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-8505
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private preschools faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private preschools faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree is 49% for 2025.
Which private preschools in New Jersey have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private preschools in New Jersey with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Friends School Mullica Hill, Holmdel Preschool Center and Goddard School Of Old Bridge.

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