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Primoris Academy Photo - In the largest toy drive in Bergen County P.B.A. history, Primoris Academy donated over 50 toys to the Westwood Police Department. Toys were purchased using the net proceeds that Primoris students raised by selling holiday centerpieces they made themselves.
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Average Private High School ACT Scores in New Jersey

The averageprivate high school ACT score in New Jersey is 29 (2026).
The private high school in New Jersey with the highest ACT score is Primoris Academy and Elite Preparatory Academy, each with an ACT score of 35.
Act Score Range: 20 35 Avg. Act Score: 29

Average Private High School ACT Scores in New Jersey (2026)

School
ACT Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elite Preparatory Academy
Elite Preparatory Academy Photo - Our students Design Games, not Playing Games
ACT Score: 35
Grades: PK-12
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Primoris Academy
Primoris Academy Photo - An independent private school located in Westwood, NJ, Primoris Academy is a vibrant and nurturing environment for advanced learners. We strive to create a joyful learning experience that inspires as well as challenges.
(19)
ACT Score: 35
Grades: K-12
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Delbarton School
Delbarton School Photo - Delbarton campus in the fall.
All-boys (Catholic)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: 7-12
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
The King's Christian School
The King's Christian School Photo
(Christian)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: PK-12
5 Carnegie Plaza
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 489-6720
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
The Lawrenceville School
The Lawrenceville School Photo - Students learn at a Harkness table, which encourages robust discussion and thoughtful critique of ideas and perspectives.
ACT Score: 33
Grades: 9-12
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: 6-12
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: PK-12
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Rank: #88.
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown Friends School Photo - For one week, regular classes are suspended for "Intensive Learning," when Middle and Upper School students and teachers engage in an in-depth study of a specific subject. Groups travel both domestically and internationally and learn about various cultures and subjects - like this trip to Machu Picchu in Peru!
(Friends)
(10)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: NS-12
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.
All-boys (Catholic)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: 9-12
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Dwight-Englewood School
Dwight-Englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
(1)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: PK-12
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
FlexSchool
FlexSchool Photo
Alternative School
(7)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: K-12
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Princeton Day School
Princeton Day School Photo - Commencement on the Colross Lawn
(2)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: PK-12
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Barnstable Academy
Barnstable Academy Photo
(8)
ACT Score: 29
Grades: 6-12
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Golda Och Academy
Golda Och Academy Photo
(Jewish)
(5)
ACT Score: 29
Grades: PK-12
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(13)
ACT Score: 29
Grades: PK-12
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
The Wilberforce School
The Wilberforce School Photo
(Christian)
(10)
ACT Score: 29
Grades: PK-12
75 Mapleton Road, Building 2
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
ACT Score: 28
Grades: 9-12
601 Lawrence Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-7900
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Pope John XXIII High School
Pope John XXIII High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
ACT Score: 28
Grades: 8-12
28 Andover Rd
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6126
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Saddle River Day School
Saddle River Day School Photo - The iconic Main Hall houses the Lower School and Administrative Offices including the Head of School. Lower School classrooms include a state of the art Science lab, library and art studio.
(7)
ACT Score: 28
Grades: NS-12
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Stuart Country Day School
Stuart Country Day School Photo - The front of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, NJ.
(Catholic)
(6)
ACT Score: 28
Grades: NS-12
1200 Stuart Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Veritas Christian Academy
Veritas Christian Academy Photo - Veritas Christian Academy is located in beautiful Sussex County, New Jersey
(Christian)
ACT Score: 28
Grades: 9-12
385 Houses Corner Rd
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6333
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
The Hudson School
The Hudson School Photo - We offer a broad & balanced academic program that instills intellectually & social values to better the world.
(2)
ACT Score: 27
Grades: PK-12
601 Park Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8335
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Peddie School
Peddie School Photo - With an average class size of 12 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, Peddie?'s rigorous and innovative academic program continues to evolve to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
ACT Score: 27
Grades: 9-12
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
The Pennington School
The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.
(Methodist)
ACT Score: 27
Grades: 6-12
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Saint Peter's Prep
Saint Peter's Prep Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
ACT Score: 27
Grades: 9-12
144 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 547-6400
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
De Paul Catholic High School
De Paul Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
ACT Score: 26
Grades: 8-12
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
ACT Score: 26
Grades: 6-12
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
St. Augustine Preparatory School
St. Augustine Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
ACT Score: 26
Grades: 8-12
611 Cedar Avenue
Richland, NJ 08350
(856) 697-2600
Rank: #2929.
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Early Elementary Playground
(12)
ACT Score: 24
Grades: PK-12
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Rank: #3030.
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
ACT Score: 21
Grades: PK-12
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Benway School
Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.
Special Education School
ACT Score: 20
Grades: 1-12
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
(Catholic)
ACT Score: 20
Grades: 9-12
790 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 332-5970

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average private high schools ACT score?
The New Jersey average private high schools ACT score is 29 for 2026.
What are the private high schools with the highest ACT score in New Jersey?
The top-ranked private schools in New Jersey include Elite Preparatory Academy, Primoris Academy and Delbarton School.

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