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Top 10 driving schools in New Jersey (2026)

Ten licensed schools with a published teen permit program, spread across North, Central and South Jersey. Tap View certificate to see what a certificate from each school looks like.

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  1. #1

    Easy Method Driving School

    Morris County · Family owned since 1951

    Its 16-year-old Basic Package includes 6 hours of private behind-the-wheel lessons, permit processing, eye testing and permit validation.

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  2. #2

    Fair Lawn Driving School

    Bergen and Passaic counties · Over 65 years

    Its programs for 16-year-olds provide the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training New Jersey requires, across dozens of Bergen and Passaic towns.

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  3. #3

    US Driving School

    Mercer and Middlesex counties · 20+ years

    Runs the 6-hour permit program for 16-year-olds and larger packages for extra practice before the road test.

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  4. #4

    Echelon Driving School

    Voorhees and South Jersey · Over 50 years

    Offers a Teen Permit Program, with instructors in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May and Mercer counties.

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  5. #5

    Don-Tre Professional Driving School

    Union, Essex, Morris and Somerset counties · Founded in 1988

    Its signature 6-Hour Behind The Wheel program runs as three 2-hour sessions and ends with a certificate students can show their insurer.

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  6. #6

    Accurate Driving School

    Middlesex and Somerset counties · Over 30 years

    Lists a 16-year-old GDL 6-hour program with the special learner permit included, from offices in Edison and Middlesex.

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  7. #7

    Shore Points Professional Driving School

    Monmouth and Ocean counties · Since 2001

    A family business whose student permit course provides the 6 hours of training New Jersey requires.

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  8. #8

    Matrix Driving School

    Camden, Burlington and Mercer counties · Since 2008

    Specializes in 6-hour courses for 16-year-olds getting their permit, around Cherry Hill, Marlton and Mount Laurel.

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  9. #9

    AAA South Jersey Driving School

    Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties · Since 2014, run by AAA

    Offers the six-hour behind-the-wheel course 16-year-olds need for their permit, backed by the AAA club.

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  10. #10

    Paramus Driving School

    Northern and central New Jersey · Long-running local school

    Its 6-hour behind-the-wheel training for 16-year-olds includes 2 hours of highway experience.

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How we ranked them

Every school here is on the official state license list, publishes a program for 16-year-olds getting their permit, and together they cover every part of the state. We ordered them mostly by how long each school says it has been teaching. We did not use star ratings, and no school paid to be listed.

This is our own opinion as of October 8, 2026, not an official rating. The schools did not review or endorse it. Phone numbers and programs change, so confirm with the school before you sign up. Read the full method and FAQ in our article, or browse every licensed school in New Jersey.

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