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Best Basking Ridge 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 885 students in Basking Ridge, NJ.
The top-ranked private preschool in Basking Ridge, NJ is Saint James School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Basking Ridge 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Albrook School
The Albrook School Photo
Montessori School
(5)
361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Extracurrculars: 7
The Blue Kangaroo Day School
Daycare / Preschool
409 King George Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-2600
Gr: K | 70 students
Mendham Country Day School
(13)
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Somerset Hills Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
173 Madisonville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 221-0797
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Avg. class size: 16 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Basking Ridge, New Jersey 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lord Stirling School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
99 Lord Stirling Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-1786
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Basking Ridge)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
885 Students
138,258 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
11,516 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,500
$16,517
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$7,451
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
390 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
7,564 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
8,796 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
6,735 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
337 Students
56,528 Students
% White Students
38%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 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
456 Students
54,462 Students
% of Others Students
51%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ?
The top-ranked private preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ is Saint James School.
How many private preschools are located in Basking Ridge?
6 private preschools are located in Basking Ridge.
How diverse are private preschools in Basking Ridge?
Basking Ridge private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Basking Ridge?
33% of private preschools in Basking Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private preschools in Basking Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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