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Best Edison Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

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
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(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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