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Absecon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 866 students in Absecon, NJ, 14% of all K-12 students in Absecon, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
80% of private schools in Absecon, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Absecon Private Schools (2026-27)

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Highland Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
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Assumption Regional Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
146 South Pitney Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7134
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Map of Holy Spirit High School
Holy Spirit High School
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Catholic
500 S New Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 646-3000
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Map of Champion Baptist Academy
Champion Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
512 S Pitney Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7507
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Map of Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
Gr: K-10 | 11 students
Baptist
216 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-4955
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Absecon, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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Garden State Academy Preschool Of The Arts
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students
Montessori School
600 E Mos Mill Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 241-1304
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Absecon, NJ Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
866
Students
$5,525
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Absecon)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
866 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
23%
40%
0.51
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
87 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
590 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
68%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
122 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,525
$17,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$210
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$16,021
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Absecon, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Absecon, NJ include Assumption Regional Catholic School and Holy Spirit High School.
How many private schools are located in Absecon?
5 private schools are located in Absecon.
How diverse are private schools in Absecon?
Absecon private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Absecon go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Absecon are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Absecon?
80% of private schools in Absecon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Absecon are often viewed compared to one another?

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