草榴社区

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Photo

Best New Providence 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 379 students in New Providence, NJ (there are , serving 2,355 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in New Providence, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private schools in New Providence, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

草榴社区 Schools in New Providence, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Photo
(Catholic)
99 South Street
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-8657
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrews Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
419 South St
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4878
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Santa Fe Centers
Daycare / Preschool
1496 Springfield Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-3848
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Summit Speech School
Daycare / Preschool
705 Central Ave; Suite 1
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-0011
Gr: NS | 5 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (New Providence)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
379 Students
216,378 Students
% Average Students of Color
93%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
20,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,600
$18,784
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
14,113 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
41 Students
116,209 Students
% White Students
11%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 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
153 Students
58,691 Students
% of Others Students
40%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in New Providence, NJ?
4 private schools are located in New Providence, NJ.
What percentage of students in New Providence go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in New Providence are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Providence?
50% of private schools in New Providence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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