Princeton NJ Schools Guide

Stuart Country Day School

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is the only independent, Catholic all-girls school (K–12) in Princeton—with a co-ed Early School serving children ages 12 months to 4 years. Stuart offers a mission-driven, intellectually rigorous education where girls are known, challenged, and supported to thrive—academically, socially, and spiritually. Guided by Sacred Heart values, our inclusive community fosters belonging and respect, encouraging each student to grow in confidence and compassion. Small class sizes, expert faculty, and intentional leadership opportunities inspire girls to think critically, lead boldly, and serve with purpose. A robust curriculum, strong wellness programs, and cross-cultural learning experiences prepare girls to navigate the world with courage and curiosity. As part of a global network of 150+ Sacred Heart schools, Stuart connects students to a world of shared values and meaningful relationships.

Princeton Ballet School, The Official School of American Repertory Ballet

Princeton Ballet School (PBS), the Official School of American Repertory Ballet is now enrolling for 2025-2026 classes! With locations in Princeton and New Brunswick, PBS offers children's dance, pre-professional training, and adult classes in ballet, contemporary, flamenco, tap, and more. Classes are available for all ages and levels, including drop-in Open Enrollment options. Everyone is welcome! PBS also offers Summer Programs & Camps, Dance for Parkinson's, its award winning DANCE POWER program, and performance opportunities, such as the option to participate in American Repertory Ballet's celebrated annual production of The Nutcracker.

What sets Princeton Ballet School apart from the usual dance school are its affiliation with a professional ballet company, its renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and its dedication to live music in the classroom.

Princeton Day School

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from PreK through Grade 12. Student-driven academics and demonstrable diversity, equity and inclusion practices fuel our mission to nurture the mind, body and character of each student. Depth of learning, skills acquisition and innovative problem-solving define our expertly facilitated programs and opportunities including the highly selective Science Research Experience Program, Jacobson Music Scholar Program, top Model UN, Energy & Climate Scholars and more. Outstanding athletics in a new LEED-certified 30,000+ sq. ft. athletic center. Learn more today at https://www.pds.org

Your Friendly Math Tutor

Every student learns differently—that’s why Your Friendly Math Tutor creates personalized one-on-one plans based on your child’s needs and goals. Whether they’re struggling with math or ready to push ahead, we’ll help them feel confident and supported.

We tutor math from grade 5 through advanced college courses, plus ACT prep, SSAT prep, AP Calc, AP Stats, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science. We specialize in SAT® Math prep - students can follow our full SAT Math course or build a custom plan to target key skills and test-taking strategies.

Try a free first session in person or online—no pressure, just a chance to find the right match!

Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame High School, nestled in the heart of Lawrenceville, NJ, stands out with its unique blend of a 100-acre campus in Mercer County and a steadfast commitment to preparing young men and women for a purposeful life rooted in Catholic faith and service to others.

At Notre Dame, we don't just prepare students for college—we prepare them for success. Our consistent above-national-average SAT, ACT, and AP scores reflect our focus on academic excellence and providing a well-rounded college preparatory experience. This is the Notre Dame difference, and it's what sets our students up for success in the future. Notre Dame provides generous scholarships and financial aid opportunities to support our students' educational journey.

At Notre Dame, there is something for everyone: over 50 clubs, 55 sports teams, a highly regarded performing arts program, and more.

Experience a blessed sense of belonging at Notre Dame High School.

Princeton College Consulting

Princeton College Consulting goes beyond traditional college admissions consulting. We believe in the power of human connection in learning and personal growth. Our experienced counselors provide strategic guidance and teach critical skills that help students’ develop deeper thinking, self-expression, maximize their experiences and reveal their true selves. We tailor our services to each student, recognizing their individuality and unique qualities. With insider knowledge of the nuances of the admissions process, our counselors guide students through every step, giving them a competitive edge for independent (day or boarding) schools, college, or graduate school. Our commitment extends beyond admissions; we equip students with the tools and abilities that will unleash their potential to set them up for admissions and lifelong success while also reducing parents' stress. Our services also include athletic recruiting and art/music portfolios.

The Bridge Academy

The Bridge Academy is a private, non-profit school approved by the state of New Jersey for students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing and ADHD. It is the only accredited Orton-Gillingham program in New Jersey. The school serves students ages 8-18 of average or higher intellectual potential and strives to empower students to bridge the gap between potential and performance. The Bridge Academy uses research-based, classroom-proven techniques taught by experienced professionals to help students thrive in school and achieve academic success. A summer program is also available. Currently 68 students are enrolled from 24 different school districts in New Jersey and from nearby towns in Pennsylvania. Please call 609-844-0770 or bridgeacademynj.org for more information.

The Lewis School Of Princeton

Founded in 1973, The Lewis School is among the earliest groups of educators in the country to innovate, develop and implement curriculum-wide multisensory education, science-based student assessments, and neuroscience-based teacher training within a structured and nurturing traditional school environment. The School’s philosophy is best described by its founder, Marsha Lewis, "At The Lewis School, learning problems are understood, not as disabilities, but as differences: the expression of remarkable and diverse capacities of human thinking and perceptions. The purpose of a Lewis School education is to prepare students, who may struggle with language-based learning issues related to dyslexia, attention deficit and auditory processing, to thrive academically, as they learn to restore the confidence and self-esteem they need to achieve their scholastic and personal best.”

YWCA Princeton

The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at the YWCA Princeton, located in downtown Princeton, is dedicated to early childhood education for children eight weeks to six years old. Our center offers bilingual classrooms and is licensed by State of New Jersey Department of Children and Families. The center is open year round Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Full and partial day childcare is available, and we are proud to offer aftercare from 3:30 - 6:00 pm for children ages 3 - 6 years old. Financial assistance is available for qualified families.

Princeton Friends School

Princeton Friends School offers an exceptional, forward-thinking curriculum and a welcoming, joyful community where every child is known.

Drawing on our Quaker values and practices, PFS creates a diverse, vibrant learning community in which young people engage their natural curiosity, discover and express their individual voices and gifts, acquire intellectual, physical, artistic, and life skills, and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. Princeton Friends both prepares students for the world that is and models possibilities for the society they will one day help to create.

Our values and mission are expressed through the school's program and curriculum, through our progressive educational philosophy and practice, and through our culture and ethos. Every year we welcome families of all faiths, Pre-K through 8th grade. We invite you to join us on campus!

Princeton Nursery School

Princeton Nursery School has been providing high quality preschool programming and childcare for families in need for 95 years! Within its diverse environment, a 4-star quality rating from Grow NJ Kids, our preschool welcomes children aged 2.5-6 years old from 7:30am-5:30pm. Located in the historic Witherspoon-Jackson community, each classroom has experienced and qualified bilingual staff to help nurture your child. Our school utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to support every child in developing social and academic self-confidence and readiness. PNS remains affordable for working parents, with a sliding-scale tuition based on income and family size, offers a daily nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack, and partners with many organizations in Mercer County to provide support services for our families.

French American School of Princeton

A leader in bilingual, multicultural education for 25 years, the French American School of Princeton expertly stewards students through their academic journeys preparing them for remarkable success in high school and beyond. Our rigorous, bilingual program extends from Preschool to 8th grade, with no French proficiency required up to 5th grade. Our diversity fosters civic engagement and social emotional growth represented by a close-knit international community that is open-minded toward different cultures, people and places. Our students receive relevant and forward-thinking education in small class sizes from highly qualified faculty who teach in their native language. Students graduate with excellent work habits, high engagement in class, and are consistently placed in advanced courses. Our dual accreditation allows for seamless transition to an extensive local and international network. Affordable tuition rates facilitate the lifelong gift of an exemplary education.

Princeton Montessori School

Princeton Montessori School, founded in 1968, is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to the highest quality education of children, offering programs for infants through 8th grade. We strive to ignite a passion for learning and to nurture the potential in each child, according to the values and principles of the Montessori philosophy. It is our mission to promote intrinsic motivation, independence, social responsibility, and a love of learning so that as global citizens, our students can lead fulfilling lives and work to better the world. Our Middle School (grades 6-8) is authorized by The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) which ensures our graduates are confident, competent, and well-prepared for success in life. Princeton Montessori School continues to provide children from the greater Princeton area with the very best in Montessori education.

Tours weekly, sign up on our website!

Waldorf School Of Princeton

Education begins with knowing children, so they can learn to know themselves, and grow to know their way.

At the Waldorf School of Princeton, a human approach to education is at the heart of the school's curriculum and programs. Our caring and masterful teachers draw on their expertise in child development to come to know the unique nature of each child. They carefully craft an engaging, interdisciplinary curriculum - balancing the academic, the artistic, and the practical - that invites students to connect to themselves, to each other, and to the world around them. Through the experiences of this unique curriculum and the challenges it offers, our students develop the real skills that lead to creative and innovative futures. We welcome you to visit our school and 20+ acres of campus that serve as an extension of the classrooms.

Preschool - 8th Grade. Learn more at www.princetonwaldorf.org

Robinowitz Education Center

Since 1991, the Robinowitz Education Center team has provided expert knowledge in special education and Structured Literacy to improve educational outcomes and quality of life for individuals with dyslexia, dyscalculia, developmental language disorder, and dysgraphia. Located on the Newgrange and Laurel Schools campus in Pennington, NJ, our team includes math instructors fully trained by Marilyn Zecher, author and founder of the Orton-Gillingham approach to Math instruction. We are a Wilson Accredited Partner and a designated Wilson Best Practice Site, ensuring our certified instructors deliver OG/Wilson instruction with fidelity and have up-to-date Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and Dyslexia Therapist credentials. We are accredited by the International Dyslexia Association and are proud members of IDA. Call 609-688-1280 or visit our website for more information about our services and OG Math Camps this summer.

Apple Montessori

Apple Montessori Schools has helped guide children into becoming kinder, more successful, and happier individuals since 1972. Through self-discovery and hands-on learning, their approach allows children to be more engaged and take ownership in their learning to develop a genuine, lifelong love of learning. Their well-rounded modern Montessori curriculum allows children to learn at their own pace, and features exciting enrichment programs like music, art, character education, coding and robotics, yoga, and more.

Apple Montessori Schools will open its 20th location in NJ in Princeton this fall, and already operates schools in Hillsborough and East Windsor. All three locations have programs for children from six weeks through six years old as well as summer camp with on-site swim lessons in heated, saltwater pools. Enrollment is for the 2024/2025 school year is open - schedule a tour to learn more about how Apple can support the goals you have for your child's education.

Cedar Hill Prep School

Cedar Hill Preparatory School — Innovation. Excellence. Global Readiness.

Cedar Hill Prep redefines what it means to prepare students for the future. As an IB Candidate School, CHP combines a STEM-powered, inquiry-based curriculum with internationally benchmarked assessments (Terranova Next) that validate measurable growth year after year. Advanced academics, innovation challenges, inter school debate, socratic discussions and dialog, drama, robotics, arts, and athletics, interschool academic competitions, ensures well-rounded mastery. What sets CHP apart is its balance of excellence: academic rigor that sparks intellectual curiosity, creativity that fuels innovation, athletics that build resilience, and wellness practices that nurture confidence. Our students lead and excel at local, state, and national levels, developing the global mindset and skills that set them apart for life.

Discover the Cedar Hill Prep difference. Schedule your tour today at www.cedarhillprep.com or call 732.356.5400, x32. Transportation hubs are available in Franklin Township, Piscataway, Princeton, and Edison.

Princeton Junior School

Princeton Junior School creates empowered and joyful learners, from age 2 to Grade 6. Our International Baccalaureate curriculum launches a life-long journey of inquiry, discovery, and action. PJS challenges students to become confident, capable, and creative problem solvers, with rich academic strengths and a strong sense of self. Specializing in the first decade of learning, PJS creates an ethic of excellence for each child. Our inquiry based curriculum ensures that learners are engaged in work that is significant and relevant to their lives and the world at large. Opportunities to take risks and be innovative are part of the expectations of daily learning. Students are given regular opportunities to present their work to the school community beginning in Preschool. The open, light-filled school buildings are designed to facilitate a connection to the natural world. The PJS campus is currently expanding to include a new Performing Arts Center, STEM lab and indoor pool house.

Sylvan Learning

Family owned and operated by the Kance family since 2012!

For almost 50 years, the Sylvan Learning of Hamilton (Directly across from the Princeton BMW dealership on Quakerbridge Road) has been helping students in grades K-12 catch up, keep up or get ahead in school. We offer in person, individualized tutoring with highly qualified teachers in math, reading, writing, study skills, speed reading, 1:1 SAT/ACT prep & subject tutoring.

Starting from our first conversation, we work to understand the individual needs of your child, determine goals & conduct state-of-the-art assessments to determine areas of strength and areas that may need improvement while building confidence and motivation along the way. We then have a conference to review the results, discuss a plan and build customized programs to meet those needs. The center is open 6 days/week (after school & weekends) during the school year and extended hours during the summer. Give us a call to discuss the needs of your child!

Solebury School

Celebrating 100 Years of learning and a lifetime of community.

Students are known, supported, and challenged to achieve their best at Solebury School. In an inclusive community, they pursue academic excellence and discover their passions. Whether in Humanities, STEM, AP/Honors, global studies, or the pre-professional Dance Conservatory, every opportunity is designed to inspire growth. Students discover and enhance new skills that open doors to college and beyond. Every week is filled with opportunities—to explore a rich curriculum, express themselves through the arts, form lasting friendships, and gain real-world skills that matter. Solebury isn't just a school—it's a home, a launchpad, and a century of student-centered learning.

Alliance Francaise Princeton

Alliance Française offers French language classes and tutoring for children and adults. Whether you are a beginner or advanced speaker, come participate in our sessions taught by native French speakers. In addition, we host workshops and events that promote the rich culture and history of France and French speaking countries. Check our website for the latest offerings.

Nassau Nursery School

As a cooperative nursery school celebrating more than fifty years of service to the broader Princeton community, Nassau Nursery School continues to be deeply committed to the nurturing of the whole child; to the emotional, physical, social and cognitive growth of each student, everyday. Nassau Nursery embraces a love of learning and a curiosity of the world through both traditional cognitive learning approaches and interactive play. Through creative daily curriculum and extensive special program offerings (including yoga, music, art, interactive science, field trips and more), the school provides a uniquely inspiring and nurturing learning environment for young preschool through junior kindergarten aged children.

Kairos Learning & Consulting

Looking for the right support to help your middle or high schooler shine? We specialize in concierge academic instruction—custom bridge, support, and advancement courses that meet students exactly where they are and help them leap forward with confidence. Need help with organization, time management, or study skills? Our executive function coaching gives students practical tools they can use right away. Families exploring independent schools can lean on us for admissions consulting tailored to 9th grade applications, interviews, and placement. And for juniors and seniors, our college essay prep helps turn stress into strong, authentic essays that stand out. With expert educators and a flexible, personalized approach, we give every student the skills and confidence to thrive today—and in what’s next.

Princeton Dance & Theater Studio

Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is Open | Register now for the finest dance training in the region! Discover classes for all levels (ages 2.5 to Adult) in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, and Flamenco. Learn from nurturing, professional instructors in a focused and inspiring atmosphere. Ballet classes follow the prestigious American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Fall classes begin on September 12th. Sign up to take free sample classes during our

Contact us at studiomanager@princetondance.com.

Beth El Synagogue Religious School

Looking to start your child's Jewish education on a strong foundation? Or perhaps you're looking for a place to call your spiritual home. Welcome to Beth El Synagogue, a friendly, egalitarian, Conservative congregation in East Windsor, NJ, where we offer a number of opportunities to enrich your Jewish lives. We have a fun and educational Religious School and Hebrew High program, and Youth groups for 18 months- 12th Grade. On selected Saturday mornings, we also offer special youth services. Birth- 5 years Old: Tot Shabbat 1st-2nd Grade – Beginner's Junior Congregation 3rd-7th Grade – Junior Congregation We have engaging family events, such as our Mitzvah Day, and adult education programs on everything from Reading Hebrew to Zombies and Judaism.

Stone Hill Learning Center

Enrolling now for the 2025-2026 school year, Stone Hill Learning Center is excited to invite you to join our community. As your Christian hybrid homeschooling partner, students from pre-school through 12th grade are invited for in-person education and group learning opportunities to complement those that already exist in the home. Since 1984, our teachers, dedicated Christians, have been working with children from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds. One, two or even three days a week, your child can come to the Learning Center for a variety of lessons in a more “traditional” classroom experience. Our hybrid partnership allows parents to play an active daily role in their child’s education, without having to carry the entire responsibility alone. At Stone Hill Learning Center, we believe the entire world is your child’s classroom.

The New School For Music Study

Piano Lessons for All Ages | The New School for Music Study (Kingston, NJ)

At The New School for Music Study, students of all ages and levels discover inspiring, high-quality piano instruction in a nurturing community. As the flagship school of the Frances Clark Center, we're proud to offer developmentally mindful programs for young beginners, as well as individualized instruction for teens and adults. Our internationally trained faculty—accomplished performers, educators, and researchers—bring experience from top institutions such as Julliard, Oberlin, NYU, and more. Students benefit from unique opportunities, including Royal Conservatory exams, masterclasses, recitals, creative community projects, and scholarships. Located in Kingston and serving the greater Princeton area, NSMS is more than a music school—it's a place where creativity, growth, and joy in music flourish.

Wavelength

Wavelength helps organizations who have valuable alumni communities and want to do more with them. Specifically, Wavelength provides an enhanced alumni directory that connects alumni to each other and their organization. Wavelength combines an organization’s data with the latest publicly available information about each person, making it immediately useful. Wavelength's data means 70% of your members are on the platform from day one. You don't have to spend hours onboarding people. On the platform, alumni can search for other members, update their information, and donate to their organizations. Similarly, administrators can accept donations, send targeted emails, and access updated data.