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Top 10 Best Somerset County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 80 private schools serving 10,285 students in Somerset County, NJ (there are 75 public schools, serving 47,243 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Somerset County, NJ include Gill St. Bernard's School, Elite Preparatory Academy, and The Pingry School.
The average tuition cost is $17,135, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $15,838.
27% of private schools in Somerset County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Somerset County 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
Gill St. Bernard's School
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(6)
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Grades: NS-12
| 613 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
25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Grades: NS-8
| 150 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
Far Hills Country School
Far Hills Country School Photo - Far Hills celebrates 90 years of exceptional education in our community this year.
(2)
697 US-202
Far Hills, NJ 07931
(908) 766-0622
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Immaculata High School
(Catholic)
(1)
240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
41 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-6516
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Mount Saint Mary Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US-22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
The Pingry School
(1)
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Grades: K-12
| 1,129 students
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
St. Matthias Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
170 John F Kennedy Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 828-1402
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
School Of Saint Elizabeth
(Catholic)
(3)
30 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-0244
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
Special Education School
1810 Burnt Mills Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 22 students
Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool
Alan E Zimmer Chabad Preschool Photo - Our garden is planned and cared for by our children year-round. Our garden gives children a first-hand view into the relationships between all living things and the importance of caring for our world. Working in a garden teaches life skills too...cooperation, responsibility, and respect.
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3048 Valley Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 604-8844
Grades: PK-K
| 69 students
The Albrook School
The Albrook School Photo
Montessori School
(5)
361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
All Day Learning Centers
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Daycare / Preschool
170 Township Line Road Bldg B
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 359-0803
Grades: K
| 44 students
Apple Montessori Schools Hillsborough
Montessori School
302 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(973) 846-2801
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Apple Montessori Schools of Warren
Montessori School
117 Mt Bethel Rd
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 660-0031
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Apples & Books Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
1036 Us Highway 202 S
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
Grades: NS-PK
| 130 students
Blaustein Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
775 Talamini Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 443-9021
Grades: PK-K
| 93 students
The Blue Kangaroo Day School
Daycare / Preschool
409 King George Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-2600
Grades: K
| 70 students
Bonnie Brae School
All-boys | Special Education School
3415 Valley Rd
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Bridgewater KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1246 Route 202/206 North
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 658-4400
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Cherry Blossom Montessori School
Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
20 Equator Avenue
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Children's Corner At Bridgewater Umc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
651 Country Club Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-9596
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Childtime
Daycare / Preschool
1 Bradford Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 658-9401
Grades: K
| 70 students
Childtime Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
357 Amwell Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 359-2499
Grades: K
| 39 students
211 Demott Ln
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-9383
Grades: PK-2
| 62 students
The Creative Campus At Old York School
Daycare / Preschool
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-1563
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
The Early Childhood Center of Temple Beth-El
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
67 US Hwy. 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 704-1712
Grades: NS
| 25 students
East Mountain School
Special Education School
252 County Road 601
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
(908) 281-1415
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Easton Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1422 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-5437
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Ethicon Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
Us Highway 22 W
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-5454
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
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Somerset County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1075 Easton Ave Ste 20
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 565-0288
Grades: PK-K
| 9 students
Lord Stirling School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
99 Lord Stirling Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-1786
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
500 Route 22
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 725-0552
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
302 South Branch Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-8890
Grades: NS-K
| 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Somerset County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Somerset County, NJ include Gill St. Bernard's School, Elite Preparatory Academy, and The Pingry School.
How many private schools are located in Somerset County?
80 private schools are located in Somerset County.
How much do private schools cost in Somerset County?
The average tuition cost is $17,135, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $15,838.
How diverse are private schools in Somerset County?
Somerset County private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset County?
27% of private schools in Somerset County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

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