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Best 08820 New Jersey ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,616 students in 08820, NJ (there are , serving 8,218 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 08820, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 08820, NJ include The Wardlaw+Hartridge School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
56% of private schools in 08820, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 08820 New Jersey ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
(2)
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The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
(13)
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Big Blue Marble Academy
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
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Discovery Christian Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1125 Inman Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 372-4955
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Jewish Community Center Of Mid County N School
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 494-3232
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Jump Immersion School/salta Jump Into Spanish
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
Specialized Curriculum
445 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
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Keith Wold Johnson Child Center
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Daycare / Preschool
2050 Oak Tree Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 379-5101
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Plaza Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Progress St Ste A3 Tcm Plz
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 753-1505
(1)
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St. Helena School
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
930 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
(1)
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08820, New Jersey ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

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Tingley Preschool
Gr: K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
216 Tingley Lane
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 791-2812
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 08820, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in 08820, NJ include The Wardlaw+Hartridge School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
How many private schools are located in 08820?
9 private schools are located in 08820.
How diverse are private schools in 08820?
08820 private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in 08820 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 08820 are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 08820?
56% of private schools in 08820 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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