For the 2025 school year, there are 1,375 private schools serving 218,434 students in New Jersey (there are 2,573 public schools, serving 1,360,617 students). 14% of all K-12 students in New Jersey attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $18,290 for elementary schools and $22,938 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Jersey include Newark Academy, Primoris Academy, and The Lawrenceville School.
The average acceptance rate is 77% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked New Jersey Private Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown Jersey City (10 schools), Moorestown Lenola (6 schools), Greentree (4 schools), Echelon (4 schools), West Freehold (3 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in New Jersey?
The top-ranked private schools in New Jersey include Newark Academy, Primoris Academy, and The Lawrenceville School.
How many private schools are located in New Jersey?
There are 1,375 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 $18,290 for elementary schools and $22,938 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Jersey?
Approximately 40% of students in New Jersey private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New Jersey go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in New Jersey attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
Which private schools in New Jersey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New Jersey include: The Learning Experience vs. The Goddard School, The Learning Experience vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. The Learning Experience
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