For the 2026 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private high schools serving 2,476 students in New Jersey.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in New Jersey include Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva, Christian Brothers Academy, and Oratory Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top-Ranked New Jersey Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
850 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Avg. class size: 10 students Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 S Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 751 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010
1 Beverly Rd
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1084
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1084
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
404 Freehold Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-9540
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-9540
Gr: PK-10 | 19 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in New Jersey?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in New Jersey include Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva, Christian Brothers Academy, and Oratory Preparatory School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in New Jersey?
5 blue ribbon private high schools are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
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