Best New Jersey Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 1,376 private schools serving 209,907 students in New Jersey (there are 2,557 public schools, serving 1,339,860 students). 14% of all K-12 students in New Jersey are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $15,298 for elementary schools and $20,206 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in New Jersey include Cedar Hill Prep School, Rutgers Preparatory School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
The average acceptance rate is 80% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
42% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked New Jersey Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
27
4,523
10%
171
27,868
17%
77
12,228
13%
97
16,150
10%
57
10,449
11%
73
11,203
17%
126
16,426
12%
133
19,852
17%
95
11,287
14%
114
28,635
30%
71
10,722
12%
81
10,446
18%
22
2,837
13%
89
12,962
11%
11
1,107
7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Jersey?
The best top ranked private schools in New Jersey include Cedar Hill Prep School, Rutgers Preparatory School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
How many private schools are located in New Jersey?
1,376 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 $15,298 for elementary schools and $20,206 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools are approximately 40% 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 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
42% of private schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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