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Top 3 Best Somerset Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,860 students in Somerset, NJ (there are 10 public schools, serving 7,700 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Somerset, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Somerset, NJ include Elite Preparatory Academy, Cedar Hill Prep School, and Rutgers Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
36% of private schools in Somerset, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Somerset Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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)
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Grades: NS-8
| 260 students
Rutgers Preparatory School
Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Through excellence in education, we inspire students to discover and pursue their passions, embrace intellectual curiosity and creativity, and lead with confidence.
(2)
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 640 students
The Center School
Special Education School
2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
St. Matthias Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
170 John F Kennedy Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 828-1402
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
211 Demott Ln
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-9383
Grades: PK-2
| 62 students
Easton Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1422 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-5437
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
149 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 366-1010
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
KinderCare at Somerset
KinderCare at Somerset Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
435 DeMott Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-0176
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
New Road School Of Somerset
Special Education School
2200 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 271-5775
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Oak Crest Day Camp
Oak Crest Day Camp Photo
92 Cortelyou Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 297-2000
Grades: PK-9
| 60 students
Sadiq School
Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
49 Cedar Grove Ln
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 735-3371
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian Ac
(Baptist)
(2)
42 Cedar Grove Ln
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 805-9377
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Somerset Presbyterian Nursery School & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool
100 John F Kennedy Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 828-5151
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Somerset, New Jersey

Somerset, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1075 Easton Ave Ste 20
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 565-0288
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Somerset, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Somerset, NJ include Elite Preparatory Academy, Cedar Hill Prep School, and Rutgers Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Somerset?
14 private schools are located in Somerset.
How diverse are private schools in Somerset?
Somerset private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Somerset go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Somerset are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset?
36% of private schools in Somerset are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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