Top 5 Best Atlantic County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 private schools serving 4,523 students in Atlantic County, NJ (there are 77 public schools, serving 42,205 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Atlantic County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Atlantic County, NJ include Assumption Regional Catholic School, St. Augustine Preparatory School and Atlantic Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
63% of private schools in Atlantic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Atlantic County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Highland Academy
Highland Academy Photo
(1)
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Assumption Regional Catholic School
Assumption Regional Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
146 South Pitney Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7134
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Atlantic Christian School
Atlantic Christian School Photo - Atlantic Christian School grounds.
(Christian)
(2)
391 Zion Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-1199
Grades: NS-12
| 700 students
Holy Spirit High School
(Catholic)
500 S New Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 646-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
The Pilgrim Academy
The Pilgrim Academy Photo - The Pilgrim Academy - Shaping Lives Through Christian Education
(Christian)
(2)
301 West Moss Mill Road
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2866
Grades: PK-12
| 299 students
St. Augustine Preparatory School
St. Augustine Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
611 Cedar Ave
Richland, NJ 08350
(856) 697-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
133 N 3rd St
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 704-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
St. Joseph Regional School
(Catholic)
11 Harbor Ln
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2228
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Champion Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
512 S Pitney Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7507
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Coastal Learning Center
Coastal Learning Center Photo - Coastal Learning Center was founded in 1974 in Lakewood, New Jersey and has been providing education and counseling services for 40 years. The school operates as a private day school providing specialized education programs for students ages 5-21. The Integrated Counseling Program includes a Behavior Management System, Counseling, and Crisis Intervention. Psychiatric Service include, assessment, consultation and prescribing medication.
Alternative School
2100 Oak Ave
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 277-7079
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Creative Learning Pre School
Creative Learning Pre School Photo - Welcome to Creative Learning Pre-School! Creative Learning offers programs based on age, from 12 months through Kindergarten. The children remain together for an entire year and they advance to the next level each September. We offer half-day, full-day, and extended programs. We are also happy to customize schedules to meet your specific needs.
Daycare / Preschool
515 Hamilton Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4715
Grades: PK-K
| 214 students
English Creek Academy
Daycare / Preschool
600 Scarborough Dr
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-9800
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
Garden State Academy Preschool Of The Arts
Daycare / Preschool
600 E Mos Mill Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 241-1304
Grades: PK-1
| 149 students
3056 English Creek Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
216 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-4955
Grades: K-10
| 11 students
Jewish Community Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
501 N Jerome Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-1167
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
Kids' Choice Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6701 Black Horse Pike Ste A13
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 272-1181
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Life Mission Training Center
(Christian)
111 8th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8105
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church
(Pentecostal)
923 W Washington Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 645-1317
Grades: K-10
| 13 students
New Hope Christian Academy/robinson Small Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
715 Baltic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-2737
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Regional
(Catholic)
15 N California Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-0648
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
St. Joseph High School
(Catholic)
328 Vine St
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
5809 Main St
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-1565
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Son Catchers Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
107 Astor Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 82347
(609) 365-8678
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
Trinity Learning Ctr-holy
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
7004 Ridge Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-9001
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
Y.a.l.e. Atlantic
Special Education School
500 Elwood Rd Po Box 318
Elwood, NJ 08217
(856) 528-9640
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Yale School East
Special Education School
1000 Burton Ave
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 677-9960
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Atlantic County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14 N Jerome Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-9243
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
30 S Portland Ave
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 822-2234
Grades: K-9
| 162 students
526 Chicago Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2398
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Chestnut And Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 646-3057
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
6814 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-8484
Grades: K-9
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Atlantic County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Atlantic County, NJ include Assumption Regional Catholic School, St. Augustine Preparatory School and Atlantic Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Atlantic County, NJ?
27 private schools are located in Atlantic County, NJ.
How diverse are private schools in Atlantic County, NJ?
Atlantic County, NJ private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Atlantic County, NJ go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Atlantic County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atlantic County, NJ?
63% of private schools in Atlantic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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