Best Atlantic County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 4,250 students in Atlantic County, NJ (there are 79 public schools, serving 42,088 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
71% of private schools in Atlantic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24
  • # Students Served: 4,250
  • Average Tuition: $14,809
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Atlantic County, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24
  • # Students Served: 4,250
  • Average Tuition: $14,809
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Atlantic County, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Atlantic County Private Schools (2026-27)

Highland Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
(1)
Assumption Regional Catholic School Photo
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
Atlantic Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
391 Zion Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-1199
(2)
Map of Holy Spirit High School
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Catholic
500 S New Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 646-3000
Map of Jewish Community Center
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
501 N Jerome Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-1167
The Pilgrim Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Christian
301 West Moss Mill Road
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2866
(2)
St. Augustine Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 630 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
611 Cedar Avenue
Richland, NJ 08350
(856) 697-2600
Map of St. Joseph High School
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
Catholic
328 Vine St
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8700
Map of St. Joseph Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students
Catholic
11 Harbor Ln
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2228
Map of Champion Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
512 S Pitney Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7507
Creative Learning Pre School Photo
Gr: K | 113 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
515 Hamilton Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4715
Map of English Creek Academy
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 Scarborough Dr
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-9800
Map of Islamic Acadamey Of South Jersey
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Islamic
3056 English Creek Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-6800
Map of Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
Gr: K-10 | 11 students
Baptist
216 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-4955
Map of Kids' Choice Academy
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
6701 Black Horse Pike Ste A13
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 272-1181
Map of Life Mission Training Center
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Christian
111 8th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8105
Map of Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
Pentecostal
923 W Washington Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 645-1317
Map of New Hope Christian Academy/robinson Small Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
715 Baltic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-2737
Map of Our Lady Star Of The Sea Regional
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
15 N California Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-0648
Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
5809 Main St
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-1565
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Atlantic County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Blessed Sacrament Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Catholic
14 N Jerome Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-9243
Coastal Learning Center Photo
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
2100 Oak Ave
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 277-7079
Map of 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
Map of Holy Family Regional School
Gr: K-9 | 162 students
Catholic
30 S Portland Ave
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 822-2234
St. Joseph Regional Continuation School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
133 N 3rd St
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 704-2400
Map of St. Nicholas School
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
526 Chicago Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2398
Map of St. Peter Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Catholic
Chestnut And Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 646-3057
Map of Trocki Hebrew Academy Of Atlantic County
Gr: K-9 | 69 students
Jewish
6814 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-8484

Overview

Category
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
24 Schools
# Students
4,250 Students
216,354 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
312 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1193
(Out of 1600)
1260

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,809
$18,774
Average Summer Program Cost
$218
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,770
$16,021
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
24 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
143 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
461 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
2,288 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
55%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
1,057 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Atlantic County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Atlantic County, NJ include Jewish Community Center, St. Augustine Preparatory School, and Atlantic Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Atlantic County?
24 private schools are located in Atlantic County.
How diverse are private schools in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Atlantic County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Atlantic County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atlantic County?
71% of private schools in Atlantic County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Atlantic County are often viewed compared to one another?

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