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New Jersey Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 242 catholic private schools serving 71,810 students in New Jersey. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New Jersey.

The catholic private schools in New Jersey include Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child, Bishop Eustace Prep School, and Don Bosco Preparatory High School.

The average tuition cost is $11,328, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,959.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 242
# Students Served: 71,810

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 242
# Students Served: 71,810

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in New Jersey?

The catholic private schools in New Jersey include Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child, Bishop Eustace Prep School, and Don Bosco Preparatory High School.

How many catholic private schools are located in New Jersey?

242 catholic private schools are located in New Jersey.

How much do catholic private schools cost in New Jersey?

The average tuition cost is $11,328, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,959.

How diverse are catholic private schools in New Jersey?

New Jersey catholic private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.

New Jersey Catholic Private School Trends

242

Private Schools

71,810

Students

$11,328

Avg. Tuition

37%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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