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Elizabeth Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 881 students in Elizabeth, NJ, 4% of all K-12 students in Elizabeth, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private schools in Elizabeth, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Elizabeth Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bruriah High School For Girls
Bruriah High School For Girls
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-boys (Jewish)
35 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
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Map of Jewish Educational Center Lower School
Jewish Educational Center Lower School
Gr: K-8 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Jewish
330 Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
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Map of Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
1086 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 352-8629
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Elizabeth, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bender Memorial Academy
Bender Memorial Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
416 Linden Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 352-4406
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Map of Benedictine Academy
Benedictine Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 45 students
All-girls (Catholic)
840 N Broad St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 352-0670
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Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Catholic
227 Center St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 352-7419
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Map of St. Catherine Elementary School
St. Catherine Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
1003 N Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 352-8029
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Map of St. Genevieve School
St. Genevieve School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Catholic
209 Princeton Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-3355
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Map of St. Mary Of The Assumption High School
St. Mary Of The Assumption High School
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students
Catholic
237 S Broad St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 352-4350
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Elizabeth, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-66.7% (-6 schools) 10-yr
881
Students
-42.6% (-654 students) 10-yr
$17,700
Avg. Tuition
+172.3% (+$11,200) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
-46.9% (-15 students) 10-yr
26%
Students of Color
-62.3% (-43.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elizabeth)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,371 Schools
# Students
881 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025294168179
2024294165172
2023236164174
2022280167185
2021238165180
2020223160171
2019239164175
2018239164172
2017219167180
2016211166178
2015171154167
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% Students of Color
26%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202526%40%34%
202426%39%34%
202344%40%33%
202244%38%33%
202158%39%32%
202060%39%32%
201962%38%31%
201862%37%31%
201779%38%32%
201680%38%32%
201569%37%32%
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0.44
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.440.630.65
20240.440.640.65
20230.670.650.65
20220.630.650.64
20210.740.650.64
20200.750.650.64
20190.760.650.63
20180.760.650.63
20170.730.640.61
20160.740.650.61
20150.760.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20233%6%5%
20214%5%4%
20204%5%4%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20172%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
204 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202521%8%9%
202421%7%9%
202323%7%9%
202237%7%8%
202130%8%9%
202031%8%9%
201929%8%8%
201829%8%8%
201739%8%8%
201637%8%8%
201529%8%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
14,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20239%7%8%
20222%8%7%
202115%8%7%
202017%8%8%
201919%9%7%
201819%9%7%
201720%9%7%
201625%9%7%
201528%9%8%
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# White Students
680 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
72%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202572%53%52%
202472%53%52%
202351%51%52%
202247%52%54%
202135%52%54%
202034%52%54%
201932%52%56%
201832%52%56%
201725%53%58%
201623%53%58%
201526%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
65 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
7%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%27%26%
20247%27%26%
202314%29%25%
202214%27%25%
202116%27%25%
202014%27%24%
201916%26%24%
201816%26%23%
201714%25%22%
201612%25%22%
201514%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
96 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025171415
2024181415
2023321415
2022181415
2021181415
2020321415
2019321415
2018321415
2017321415
2016321415
2015321415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,700
$18,774

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$17,700$18,947$15,012
2024$17,700$15,878$13,254
2023$10,392$15,215$12,626
2021$6,975$13,993$11,800
2020$6,738$13,826$11,512
2019$6,738$13,406$11,293
2018$6,738$13,176$11,017
2017$6,738$13,780$10,708
2016$6,738$13,054$10,356
2015$6,500$11,979$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearElizabeth, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202598%77%81%
202365%80%85%
202065%79%85%
201965%79%85%
201865%79%85%
201765%79%85%
201665%79%85%
201565%79%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elizabeth, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Elizabeth, NJ include Jewish Educational Center Lower School and Bruriah High School For Girls.
How many private schools are located in Elizabeth?
3 private schools are located in Elizabeth.
What percentage of students in Elizabeth go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Elizabeth are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elizabeth?
100% of private schools in Elizabeth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Elizabeth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Elizabeth include: Jewish Educational Center Lower School vs. Blessed Sacrament Elementary School

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