Best Atlantic City Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 167 students in Atlantic City, NJ (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,339 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Atlantic City, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Atlantic City, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in Atlantic City, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Hope Christian Academy/robinson Small Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
715 Baltic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-2737
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Regional
(Catholic)
15 N California Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-0648
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students

Overview

This Town (Atlantic City)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
167 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
89%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
7%
# Black Students
34 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
20%
7%
# White Students
13 Students
116,434 Students
% White Students
8%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 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
63 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Atlantic City, NJ?
2 private schools are located in Atlantic City, NJ.
What percentage of students in Atlantic City go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Atlantic City are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atlantic City?
100% of private schools in Atlantic City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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