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Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) serving 1,151 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Jersey include Gloucester County Christian School and The Pilgrim Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Jersey (2026-27)

Map of Gloucester County Christian School
Gloucester County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 351 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
151 Golf Club Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-1665
(1)
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The Pilgrim Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Christian
301 West Moss Mill Road
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2866
(2)
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Bergen County Christian Academy Photo
Bergen County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
15 Conklin Place
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-7212
(1)
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Map of Champion Baptist Academy
Champion Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
512 S Pitney Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7507
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Map of Erial Community Church Christian School
Erial Community Church Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
1725 New Brooklyn Erial Rd
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 346-0105
(1)
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Map of Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
Gr: K-10 | 11 students
Baptist
216 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-4955
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Map of Life Mission Training Center
Life Mission Training Center
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Christian
111 8th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8105
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Map of Madison Avenue Baptist Academy
Madison Avenue Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Baptist
900 Madison Ave
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-5800
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Map of Ocean County Christian Academy
Ocean County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
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Map of Rio Grande Baptist Academy
Rio Grande Baptist Academy
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Baptist
110 Delsea Drive Rt 47
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
(609) 886-9494
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Jersey include Gloucester County Christian School and The Pilgrim Academy.
How many private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in New Jersey?
10 private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
100% of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
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Private Schools
1,151
Students
$6,225
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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