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New Jersey Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 189 catholic private elementary schools serving 49,968 students in New Jersey. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New Jersey.

The catholic private elementary schools in New Jersey include Stuart Country Day School, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School), and Holy Cross Academy.

The average tuition cost is $9,576, which is lower than the New Jersey private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,872.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 189
# Students Served: 49,968

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 189
# Students Served: 49,968

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The catholic private elementary schools in New Jersey include Stuart Country Day School, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School), and Holy Cross Academy.

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in New Jersey?

189 catholic private elementary schools are located in New Jersey.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in New Jersey?

The average tuition cost is $9,576, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,872.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in New Jersey?

New Jersey catholic private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.

New Jersey Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

189

Private Schools

49,968

Students

$9,576

Avg. Tuition

38%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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