For the 2026 school year, there are 1,370 private schools serving 217,867 students in New Jersey (there are 2,569 public schools, serving 1,360,135 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 $18,269 for elementary schools and $23,742 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New Jersey include The Lawrenceville School, Newark Academy, and Primoris Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
1,370 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
217,867 Students
5,710,445 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20,239 Teachers
508,029 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1262
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,801
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$869
$1,163
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,414
$7,117
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$57.49 million
$62.08 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
942 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11,318 Students
265,311 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15,575 Students
507,916 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
14,114 Students
417,221 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
116,454 Students
2,937,824 Students
% White Students
53%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
292 Students
22,255 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
59,277 Students
1,473,932 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked New Jersey Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown Jersey City (10 schools), Moorestown Lenola (6 schools), Greentree (4 schools), Echelon (4 schools), West Freehold (3 schools).
County
# 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 The Lawrenceville School, Newark Academy, and Primoris Academy.
How many private schools are located in New Jersey?
There are 1,370 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 $18,269 for elementary schools and $23,742 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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