For the 2024 school year, there are 28 private high schools serving 6,816 students in Essex County, NJ.
The top ranked private high schools in Essex County, NJ include Montclair Kimberley Academy, Seton Hall Preparatory School and Abundant Life Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 51%, which is lower than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
Top Ranked Essex County Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Montclair![Fusion Academy Montclair Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Montclair Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Abundant Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
390 Washington Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-9700
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-9700
Grades: PK-12
| 452 students
Glenview Academy![Glenview Academy Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.]( "Glenview Academy Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.")
Special Education School
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-6279
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-6279
Grades: 3-9
| 39 students
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3601
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3601
Grades: NS-12
| 548 students
The Gramon Family of Schools![The Gramon Family of Schools Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills, and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.]( "The Gramon Family of Schools Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills, and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.")
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
Horizon High School![Horizon High School Photo]( "Horizon High School Photo")
Special Education School
71 Okner Pkwy
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-1999
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-1999
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Immaculate Conception High School
(Catholic)
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,054 students
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 599 students
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Grades: K-12
| 803 students
228 W Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Seton Hall Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
120 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-7737
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Academy360 Upper School
Special Education School
6 Regent St
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 509-3050
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 509-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 242-6610
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 242-6610
Grades: 8-12
| 114 students
Elyon Learning Center Academy
(Christian)
16 Stratford Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 342-4209
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 342-4209
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Essex Valley School
Special Education School
1 Henderson Dr
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Fedcap - 4t
Special Education School
518 Valley St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-0777
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-0777
Grades: 8-12
| 65 students
Garden Academy
Special Education School
627 Mount Pleasant Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Lacordaire Academy
(Catholic)
155 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 744-1156
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 744-1156
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
236 Hoover Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 748-1006
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 748-1006
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Grades: PK-12
| 183 students
Mount Carmel Guild Academy![Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo]( "Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo")
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-4400
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-4400
Grades: PK-10
| 59 students
New Testament Church School
(Pentecostal)
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Senior Clara Muhammad School
(Islamic)
253 - 255 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 732-0769
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 732-0769
Grades: 8-9
| 4 students
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Grades: K-9
| 61 students
Westbridge Academy
Special Education School
60 West St
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 429-8110
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 429-8110
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Essex County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of St. Benedict (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
124 Niagara St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 589-7295
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 589-7295
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Alpha & Omega Christian School (Closed 2022)
(Pentecostal)
4 Fleming Ave
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-5333
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-5333
Grades: PK-11
| 55 students
Blessed Sacrament School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
600 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 824-5859
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 824-5859
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
308 S 9th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1061
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1061
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
276 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 763-0031
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 763-0031
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Independence High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
15 Smalley Terrace
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Irvington, NJ 07111
(973) 372-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
The Lakeside School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
123 Cleveland St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 678-7778
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 678-7778
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Learn To Love (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 835
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 900-9393
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 900-9393
Grades: PK-K
| 124 students
Newark Christian School (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
275 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-3833
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-3833
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Olive Tree Child Care Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
314 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 748-1984
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 748-1984
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
243 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-1209
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-1209
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
268 Capuchin Way
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-5933
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-5933
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
Queen Of Angels School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
44 Irvine Turner Blvd
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 642-1531
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 642-1531
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
683 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 743-4015
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 743-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
24 Hazelwood Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 372-4441
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 372-4441
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
St. John Grammar School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
455 White St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 674-8951
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 674-8951
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
746 Sandford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 373-9359
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 373-9359
Grades: K-8
| 84 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
240 Franklin Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 761-4033
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 761-4033
Grades: K-9
| 217 students
142 Jefferson St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 344-4806
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 344-4806
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
St. Lucy School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
12 Amity Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-4756
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-4756
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
St. Rose Of Lima School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
540 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 481-5582
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 481-5582
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Washington Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
800 North 7th Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 759-6555
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 759-6555
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Essex County, NJ?
The top ranked private high schools in Essex County, NJ include Montclair Kimberley Academy, Seton Hall Preparatory School and Abundant Life Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Essex County, NJ?
28 private high schools are located in Essex County, NJ.
How diverse are private high schools in Essex County, NJ?
Essex County, NJ private high schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
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