St. Peters Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-boys school in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall gradeAll boys863 students11 students per teacher
Private schools in Jersey City, NJ
20 private schools in Jersey City, NJ, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the most diverse private schools in New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ
A-Overall grade496 students17 students per teacher
Our Lady of Czestochowa
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 43% since 2011–12
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall grade331 students11 students per teacher
Primary Prep Elementary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
BOverall grade274 students12 students per teacher
St. Dominic Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
The only all-girls school in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall gradeAll girls189 students9 students per teacher
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 40 Montessori schools in New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ
BOverall grade180 students18 students per teacher
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 40 Montessori schools in New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall grade180 students3 students per teacher
French American Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall grade167 students4 students per teacher
St. Aloysius Elementary Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7
Serving families in Jersey City since at least 2011
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall grade158 students11 students per teacher
Sacred Heart School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jersey City since at least 2011
Jersey City, NJ
B-Overall grade155 students17 students per teacher
St. Joseph Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jersey City since at least 2011
Jersey City, NJ
A-Overall grade146 students13 students per teacher
Hudson Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 202% since 2013–14
Jersey City, NJ
AOverall grade145 students6 students per teacher
St. Nicholas School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall grade110 students11 students per teacher
Waterfront Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall grade63 students5 students per teacher
Al-Ghazaly School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Jersey City, NJ
B+Overall grade50 students4 students per teacher
The Brunswick School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
One of 4 independent schools in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
B+Overall grade30 students15 students per teacher
Brunswick School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
One of 4 independent schools in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
B+Overall grade24 students12 students per teacher
St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Jersey City since at least 2011
Jersey City, NJ
A-Overall grade12 students12 students per teacher
Bergen-Lafayette Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 95% of preschools in New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ
A-Overall grade6 students0 students per teacher
Tet Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–5
The only Christian school in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
A-Overall grade4 students2 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Jersey City, NJ
How many private schools are in Jersey City, NJ?
20 private schools in Jersey City, NJ, with about 3,583 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Jersey City, NJ?
The most common are Catholic schools (9), Montessori schools (5), independent schools (4), Christian schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Jersey City, NJ?
Yes: 3 private schools in Jersey City, NJ teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Jersey City, NJ offer pre-K?
16 private schools in Jersey City, NJ offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Jersey City, NJ have?
The average school has 9.7 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Jersey City, NJ?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.