For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1,442 private schools serving 227,006 students in New Jersey (there are 2,562 public schools, serving 1,349,863 students). 14% of all K-12 students in New Jersey are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $15,498 for elementary schools and $21,087 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in New Jersey include Newark Academy, Primoris Academy and The Lawrenceville School.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 39% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked New Jersey Private Schools by County (2024-25)
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in New Jersey?
The best 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?
1,442 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 $15,498 for elementary schools and $21,087 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools are approximately 39% 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 11%).
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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