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Best Edison Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,106 students in Edison, NJ.
The top ranked private high schools in Edison, NJ include The Wardlaw+Hartridge School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
67% of private high schools in Edison, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Edison Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(13)
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Plainfield Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6533
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Edison, New Jersey

Edison, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1017 King Georges Post Rd
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 738-0600
Gr: K | 21 students
216 Tingley Lane
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 791-2812
Gr: K | 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Edison, NJ?
The top ranked private high schools in Edison, NJ include The Wardlaw+Hartridge School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
How many private high schools are located in Edison?
3 private high schools are located in Edison.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Edison?
67% of private high schools in Edison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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