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East Orange Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,043 students in East Orange, NJ, 10% of all K-12 students in East Orange, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
57% of private schools in East Orange, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in East Orange, NJ (2026-27)

Map of The East Orange Youth Cultural Complex
The East Orange Youth Cultural Complex
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Washington St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-6000
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Map of Faith Temple New Hope Christia
Faith Temple New Hope Christia
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Christian
30 Morton Place
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 674-3151
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Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah Photo
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
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Map of One Step Ahead Learning Center
One Step Ahead Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
One 4th Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-7614
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
115 Telford St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 674-2326
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Map of Three Stages Childcare Center
Three Stages Childcare Center
Gr: K-1 | 214 students
Daycare / Preschool
91 S Harrison St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-2430
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Map of Zadie's Early Childhood Center
Zadie's Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Daycare / Preschool
280 S. Harrison Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 395-5100
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East Orange, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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Our Lady Help Of Christians School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Catholic
23 N Clinton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-1546
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East Orange, NJ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,043
Students
96%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Orange)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,043 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
96%
40%
0.55
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
440 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
42%
7%
# White Students
23 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
2%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
546 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
53%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
65 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Summer Program Cost
$800
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
27%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
82%
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in East Orange, NJ?
7 private schools are located in East Orange, NJ.
How diverse are private schools in East Orange?
East Orange private schools are approximately 96% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in East Orange go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in East Orange are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in East Orange?
57% of private schools in East Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

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