Private Schools in Hillside, New Jersey

Kent Place School is a prestigious all-girls independent school serving students from pre-K through grade 12. Located just 8 miles from Hillside in Summit, the school offers a rigorous academic program with both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate pathways. The 26-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories, performing arts centers, and athletic facilities. Kent Place emphasizes leadership development, global education, and community service, with a strong focus on preparing young women for college and beyond. The school maintains small class sizes and offers extensive extracurricular opportunities in athletics, arts, and STEM fields.

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School is a coeducational independent day school serving students from pre-K through grade 12. Located approximately 10 miles from Hillside in Edison, the school offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with 19 Advanced Placement courses. The 36-acre campus features modern academic buildings, athletic facilities, and dedicated spaces for arts and technology. The school emphasizes character education, global citizenship, and innovative learning with specialized programs in robotics, entrepreneurship, and environmental science. Wardlaw+Hartridge maintains a diverse student body and offers extensive athletic teams, performing arts programs, and community service opportunities.

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is a Catholic independent school located in Summit, approximately 8 miles from Hillside. The school offers coeducational education from kindergarten through grade 6 and all-girls education from grades 7-12. Rooted in the Holy Child educational philosophy, Oak Knoll emphasizes intellectual curiosity, faith development, and social responsibility. The school offers a rigorous academic program with Advanced Placement courses, extensive arts programs, and competitive athletic teams. The 11-acre campus features modern classrooms, science laboratories, performing arts spaces, and athletic facilities. Oak Knoll maintains a strong college preparatory focus with 100% of graduates attending four-year colleges and universities.