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New Jersey Private Schools Offering Football

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 39 private schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 22,477 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked private schools in New Jersey offering football include The Lawrenceville School, Don Bosco Preparatory High School, and Newark Academy.
The average tuition cost is $27,952, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,975.
74% of private schools offering football in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 39

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 39

Top Private Schools Offering Football in New Jersey (2026-27)

Pope John XXIII High School Photo
Pope John XXIII High School
Gr: 8-12 | 564 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
28 Andover Rd
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6126
(2)
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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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Map of Bergen Catholic High School
Bergen Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys (Catholic)
1040 Oradell Avenue
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 634-4120
(2)
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Bishop Eustace Prep School Photo
Bishop Eustace Prep School
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
5552 Route 70
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-2160
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Blair Academy Photo
Blair Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 25
Presbyterian
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
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Map of Camden Catholic High School
Camden Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 72
Catholic
300 Cuthbert Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 663-2247
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Cresthill Academy Photo
Cresthill Academy
Gr: NS-K | 492 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
4 14th Street #181
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(551) 212-3640
(1)
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De Paul Catholic High School Photo
De Paul Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
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Delbarton School Photo
Delbarton School
Gr: 7-12 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-boys (Catholic)
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
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Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 69
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
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Donovan Catholic High School Photo
Donovan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 24
Catholic
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
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Dwight-Englewood School Photo
Dwight-Englewood School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 40
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
(2)
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Map of Gloucester Catholic High School
Gloucester Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
333 Ridgeway Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4400
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Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Photo
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
5035 Route 130 S
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-5400
(2)
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Map of Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
790 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 332-5970
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The Hun School Of Princeton
Gr: 6-12 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 54
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
(2)
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Map of Immaculata High School
Immaculata High School
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
(1)
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Map of Immaculate Conception High School
Immaculate Conception High School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
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The Lawrenceville School Photo
The Lawrenceville School
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 6
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
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The Montclair Kimberley Academy Photo
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
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Morris Catholic High School Photo
Morris Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 29
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
200 Morris Ave
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-6674
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Morristown Beard School Photo
Morristown Beard School
Gr: 6-12 | 586 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 55
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
(3)
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Newark Academy Photo
Newark Academy
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
(3)
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Notre Dame High School Photo
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 65
Catholic
601 Lawrence Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-7900
(4)
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Paul Vi High School Photo
Paul Vi High School
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
901 Hopkins Rd Ste B
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 858-4900
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Peddie School Photo
Peddie School
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 44
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
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The Pennington School Photo
The Pennington School
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 1
Methodist
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
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Map of The Pingry School
The Pingry School
Gr: K-12 | 1,129 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
(1)
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Map of Red Bank Catholic High School
Red Bank Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
112 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1774
(1)
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The Rumson Country Day School Photo
The Rumson Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
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St. Augustine Preparatory School Photo
St. Augustine Preparatory School
Gr: 8-12 | 630 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
611 Cedar Avenue
Richland, NJ 08350
(856) 697-2600
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Map of St. John Vianney Regional High School
St. John Vianney Regional High School
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
540A Line Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 739-0800
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Map of Saint Joseph High School
Saint Joseph High School
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys (Catholic)
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
(4)
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Map of St. Joseph Regional High School
St. Joseph Regional High School
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 18
All-boys (Catholic)
40 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-3300
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Map of St. Mary High School
St. Mary High School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
64 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-5220
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering football in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools offering football in New Jersey include The Lawrenceville School, Don Bosco Preparatory High School, and Newark Academy.
How many private schools offering football are located in New Jersey?
39 private schools offering football are located in New Jersey.
How much do private schools offering football cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $27,952, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,975.
How diverse are private schools offering football in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools offering football are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools offering football are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
74% of private schools offering football in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
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22,477
Students
$27,952
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
9:1
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