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Edison Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,106 students in Edison, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is same as the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
67% of private high schools in Edison, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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Top Ranked Edison Private High Schools (2026-27)

St. Thomas Aquinas High School Photo
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
(2)
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The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
(13)
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Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Plainfield Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6533
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Edison, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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Helping Hands Learning Center
Gr: K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
1017 King Georges Post Rd
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 738-0600
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Tingley Preschool
Gr: K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
216 Tingley Lane
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 791-2812
(2)
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Edison, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,106
Students
$27,250
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Edison)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
335 Schools
# Students
1,106 Students
74,774 Students
% Students of Color
37%
40%
0.55
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
342 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
199 Students
5,725 Students
% Asian Students
15%
8%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
6,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
154 Students
7,631 Students
% Black Students
11%
10%
# White Students
894 Students
48,074 Students
% White Students
65%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
7,925 Students
% of Others Students
3%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
120 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1254
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,250
$22,991
Average Summer Program Cost
$515
$852
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$28,176
$24,532
Average Endowment Size
$3.8 million
$79.81 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Edison, NJ?
The top ranked private high schools in Edison, NJ include St. Thomas Aquinas High School and The Wardlaw+Hartridge 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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