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Best Essex County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 private elementary schools serving 11,117 students in Essex County, NJ.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Essex County, NJ include St. Benedict's Preparatory School, Newark Academy, and St. Michael School.
The average tuition cost is $21,147, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average tuition cost of $18,298.
53% of private elementary schools in Essex County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Essex County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Far Brook School
Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.
(3)
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
The Winston School of Short Hills
The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.
Special Program Emphasis
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Abundant Life Academy
(Christian)
390 Washington Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-9700
Gr: PK-12 | 395 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo - Faith in Every Student's Future and Commitment to Excellence in Education
(Catholic)
(1)
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Brookdale Christian School
(Baptist)
1350 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-9646
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
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
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(862) 227-0497
Gr: 3-9 | 31 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Golda Och Academy
Golda Och Academy Photo
(Jewish)
(5)
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Academy
(Catholic)
(4)
24 Brookline Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-2049
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
The Gramon Family of Schools
The Gramon Family of Schools 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
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
110 S Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 751 students
Lacordaire Academy
(Catholic)
155 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 744-1156
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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.
(12)
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Montessori Childrens Academy
The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newark Day Center
43 Hill St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 643-5713
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Lake School
Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo
(Catholic)
26 Lakeside Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Country Day Dr
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4550
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Tuition listed
St. Benedict's Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(2)
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Gr: K-12 | 803 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Cassian Elementary School
St. Cassian Elementary School Photo - St Cassian School A National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School
(Catholic)
(2)
190 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 746-1636
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Catherine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
39 E Bradford Ave
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6968
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
115 Telford St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 674-2326
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philips Academy
St. Philips Academy Photo - Family-Style Lunch
(Episcopal)
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5
St. Rose Of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
St. Thomas The Apostle School Photo
(Catholic)
50 Byrd Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-8505
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Weekday School
111 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 617-1877
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School
Special Education School
19 Harrison Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
(862) 210-8781
Gr: PK-3 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Banyan School
Special Education School
(4)
12 Hollywood Ave
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(734) 391-9191
Gr: 2-8 | 51 students
Bethany Christian Academy
(Baptist)
275 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1099
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students
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Essex County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
124 Niagara St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 589-7295
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
4 Fleming Ave
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-5333
Gr: PK-11 | 55 students
600 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 824-5859
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
308 S 9th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1061
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
285 Nesbit Ter
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 375-0659
Gr: K-8 | 131 students
276 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 763-0031
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
15 Smalley Terrace
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
The Lakeside School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
123 Cleveland St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 678-7778
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
Learn To Love (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 835
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 900-9393
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
275 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-3833
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
314 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 748-1984
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
23 N Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-1546
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
243 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-1209
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
239 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-1241
Gr: K-8 | 188 students
268 Capuchin Way
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-5933
Gr: K-8 | 167 students
44 Irvine Turner Blvd
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 642-1531
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
683 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 743-4015
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
24 Hazelwood Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 372-4441
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
594 N 7th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-9410
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
455 White St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 674-8951
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
746 Sandford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 373-9359
Gr: K-8 | 84 students
240 Franklin Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 761-4033
Gr: K-9 | 217 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
142 Jefferson St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 344-4806
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
12 Amity Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-4756
Gr: K-8 | 185 students
540 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 481-5582
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
253 - 255 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 732-0769
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students
235 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-3386
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Tuition listed
Washington Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
800 North 7th Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 759-6555
Gr: K-12 | 42 students

Overview

This County (Essex County)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
57 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
11,117 Students
140,525 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,257 Teachers
14,348 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1366
(Out of 1600)
1271
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,147
$18,298
Average Summer Program Cost
$800
$1,045
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,500
$9,932
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$37.13 million
$39.16 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.60
# American Indian Students
72 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
643 Students
8,533 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,431 Students
11,226 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%
# Black Students
2,290 Students
10,269 Students
% Black Students
21%
7%
# White Students
4,146 Students
85,983 Students
% White Students
38%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,400 Students
26,727 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Essex County, NJ?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Essex County, NJ include St. Benedict's Preparatory School, Newark Academy, and St. Michael School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Essex County?
57 private elementary schools are located in Essex County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Essex County?
The average tuition cost is $21,147, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,298.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Essex County?
Essex County private elementary schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Essex County?
53% of private elementary schools in Essex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Essex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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