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Best West Orange ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,918 students in West Orange, NJ (there are , serving 6,709 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in West Orange, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in West Orange, NJ include Seton Hall Preparatory School, Valley Settlement House Cc Center, and Golda Och Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
43% of private schools in West Orange, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked West Orange ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Seton Hall Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
120 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
Valley Settlement House Cc Center
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
33-41 Tompkins Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 678-2550
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Garden Academy
Special Education School
627 Mount Pleasant Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students
Jewish Community Center Metrowest Ross Campus
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 530-3430
Gr: PK-K | 225 students
Mount Carmel Guild Academy
Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Playhouse Coop School
Daycare / Preschool
88 Franklin Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Orange, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in West Orange, NJ include Seton Hall Preparatory School, Valley Settlement House Cc Center, and Golda Och Academy.
How many private schools are located in West Orange?
7 private schools are located in West Orange.
How diverse are private schools in West Orange?
West Orange private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in West Orange go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in West Orange are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Orange?
43% of private schools in West Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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