Best New Jersey Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1,443 private schools serving 226,557 students in New Jersey (there are 2,557 public schools, serving 1,339,592 students). 14% of all K-12 students in New Jersey are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).

The average private school tuition is $15,393 for elementary schools and $20,910 for high schools (view national tuition averages).

The best private schools in New Jersey include Newark Academy, Primoris Academy and The Lawrenceville School.

The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 39% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

44% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built

Fusion Academy Princeton Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.

Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.

Waterfront Montessori Photo - Our beautifully designed Montessori classrooms allow students freedom of movement and space to explore their passions. Our teachers know every child for the unique individual they are and can help them get as far as they can go. Our graduates are communicators, collaborators, critical thinkers, and creative designers. Come visit us to learn more!

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School) Photo

Delbarton School Photo - Old Main, a mansion built in 1880 as the summer residence of the Kountze family, is the centerpiece of Delbarton's 182 acre campus.

Fusion Academy Cherry Hill Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.

Primoris Academy Photo - An independent private school located in Westwood, NJ, Primoris Academy is a vibrant and nurturing environment for advanced learners. We strive to create a joyful learning experience that inspires as well as challenges.

The Peck School Photo - A warm welcome, good eye contact, and consideration of others are just a few of the elements at The Peck School that contribute to creating one of the most nurturing and inspirational K-8 learning environments in the country.

Fusion Academy Morristown Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.

Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child Photo

Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - Discover the magic behind Gill St. Bernard's and begin your admission journey today!

The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as DyslexIa, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.

Fusion Academy Englewood Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.

New School Of Monmouth County Photo - Since 1969, The New School of Monmouth County has been educating students using a unique combination of project-based, child-centered, discovery-learning approaches. Students learn by doing, free from competition and rigid timelines. At The New School, we value the development of the whole child so focus not only on academics but also on life skills including communication, empathy and joy.

Cedar Hill Prep School Photo - Cedar Hill Prep School is a private school located in Somerset, New Jersey, that services students from 23 towns around the New Jersey-Pennsylvania region.

Top Ranked New Jersey Private Schools by County (2024-25)

County

# Schools

# Students

% of K-12 Students in Private Schools

Atlantic County

4,378

Bergen County

178

29,367

18%

Burlington County

6,880

Camden County

11,964

13%

Cape May County

958

Cumberland County

1,219

Essex County

101

16,781

11%

Gloucester County

4,082

Hudson County

10,973

12%

Hunterdon County

923

Mercer County

10,960

16%

Middlesex County

128

16,127

11%

Monmouth County

136

20,911

18%

Morris County

100

11,801

14%

Ocean County

139

39,293

37%

Passaic County

11,617

13%

Salem County

138

Somerset County

10,282

18%

Sussex County

2,948

13%

Union County

13,866

12%

Warren County

1,056

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Jersey?

The best private schools in New Jersey include Newark Academy, Primoris Academy and The Lawrenceville School.

How many private schools are located in New Jersey?

1,443 private schools are located in New Jersey.

How much do private schools cost in New Jersey?

The average private school tuition in New Jersey is $15,393 for elementary schools and $20,910 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in New Jersey?

New Jersey private schools are approximately 39% minority students (view national minority students).

What percentage of students in New Jersey go to private school?

14% of all K-12 students in New Jersey are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 11%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?

44% of private schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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