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New Jersey All-Girls Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 64 all-girls private schools serving 22,399 students in New Jersey.

The all-girls private schools in New Jersey include Mount Saint Mary Academy, Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child, and Mary Help Of Christians Academy.

The average tuition cost is $20,241, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,975.

91% of all-girls private schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 64
# Students Served: 22,399

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 64
# Students Served: 22,399

New Jersey All-Girls Private School Trends

Private Schools

22,399

Students

$20,241

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

36%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in New Jersey?

The all-girls private schools in New Jersey include Mount Saint Mary Academy, Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child, and Mary Help Of Christians Academy.

How many all-girls private schools are located in New Jersey?

64 all-girls private schools are located in New Jersey.

How much do all-girls private schools cost in New Jersey?

The average tuition cost is $20,241, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,975.

How diverse are all-girls private schools in New Jersey?

New Jersey all-girls private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.

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

91% of all-girls private schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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