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Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 28 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 7,331 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Jersey include Tessa International School, Pope John XXIII High School, and Holy Cross Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,552, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
68% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Jersey (2026-27)

Pope John XXIII High School Photo
Pope John XXIII High School
Gr: 8-12 | 594 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
28 Andover Rd
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6126
(2)
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Barnstable Academy Photo
Barnstable Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
(8)
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Map of Cornerstone Day School
Cornerstone Day School
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
(7)
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Fusion Academy Englewood Photo
Fusion Academy Englewood
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Montclair Photo
Fusion Academy Montclair
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Morristown Photo
Fusion Academy Morristown
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Princeton Photo
Fusion Academy Princeton
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Academy Of Greatness And Excellence Photo
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Islamic
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
(1)
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Al-Ghazaly Junior/Senior High School Photo
Al-Ghazaly Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students
Islamic
970 Black Oak Ridge Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(862) 377-0876
(1)
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De Paul Catholic High School Photo
De Paul Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
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Donovan Catholic High School Photo
Donovan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 24
Catholic
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
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Holy Cross Academy Photo
Holy Cross Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
(1)
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Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Photo
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
5035 Route 130 S
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-5400
(2)
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Morris Catholic High School Photo
Morris Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 29
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
200 Morris Ave
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-6674
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Map of Red Bank Catholic High School
Red Bank Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
112 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1774
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
865 Roosevelt Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-7111
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St. Mary Of The Lakes School Photo
St. Mary Of The Lakes School
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
196 Route 70
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-2546
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St. Patrick School Photo
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
45 Chatham St
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-4623
(3)
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Map of St. Thomas The Apostle School
St. Thomas The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
333 Route 18
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 251-4812
(2)
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Tessa International School Photo
Tessa International School
Gr: NS-5 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 20
720 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 755-5585
(13)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Jersey include Tessa International School, Pope John XXIII High School, and Holy Cross Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in New Jersey?
28 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $12,552, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
68% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
28
Private Schools
7,331
Students
$12,552
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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