Melamed Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Melamed Academy in East Brunswick, NJ, serves a co–ed student body of 276 in grades K–12 within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2012, this Jewish–affiliated private school offers tuition at $2,350 per year, ranking among the more affordable K–12 private schools in New Jersey.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 with 13 teaching staff supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Approximately 26% of the student population identifies as students of color, reflecting aspects of diversity within the East Brunswick area.
Melamed Academy ranks in the top 20% statewide for affordability and student body size among New Jersey private schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 276 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,350
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Melamed Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Melamed Academy
Kind	8
1	15
2	16
3	9
4	16
5	17
6	28
7	27
8	32
9	25
10	31
11	32
12	20

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Grade 8 has 32 students the largest class at Melamed Academy, tied with Grade 11 and well above Kind’s 8 students.

Year Founded

2012

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School Motto

Chanoch l’naar al pi darko

Student Body

Total Students

276 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,350

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Application URL

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Melamed Academy cost?

Melamed Academy's tuition is approximately $2,350 for private students.

What is Melamed Academy's ranking?

Melamed Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Melamed Academy?

The application deadline for Melamed Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Jersey is $16,851 for elementary schools and $22,991 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Jersey is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).