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Best New Jersey Private Schools Offering Football Sport (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 41 private schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 24,154 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked offering football sport private schools in New Jersey include Newark Academy, The Lawrenceville School, and Princeton Day School.
The average tuition cost is $26,342, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,786.
73% of private schools offering football sport in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Private Schools Offering Football Sport in New Jersey (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Delbarton School
Delbarton School Photo - The Class of 2024
All-boys (Catholic)
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 644 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope John XXIII High School
Pope John XXIII High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
28 Andover Rd
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6126
Gr: 8-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
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
Bergen Catholic High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
1040 Oradell Avenue
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 634-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Bishop Eustace Prep School
Bishop Eustace Prep School Photo - A group of students enjoying our college style campus.
(Catholic)
5552 Route 70
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
Blair Academy
Blair Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Camden Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Cuthbert Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 663-2247
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 72 Tuition listed
Cresthill Academy
Cresthill Academy Photo - Contact us today to learn more about our 6 locations in NJ. Offering premier and high-quality education from infant programs to Kindergarten! hello@cresthillacademy.com
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4 14th Street #181
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(551) 212-3640
Gr: NS-K | 492 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
De Paul Catholic High School
De Paul Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 69 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Donovan Catholic High School
Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dwight-englewood School
Dwight-englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
(1)
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 1,053 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gloucester Catholic High School
(Catholic)
333 Ridgeway Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Photo - College-Preparatory
(Catholic)
(2)
5035 Route 130 S
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
(Catholic)
790 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 332-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Hun School Of Princeton
(2)
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition listed
Immaculata High School
(Catholic)
(1)
240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception High School
(Catholic)
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lawrenceville School
The Lawrenceville School Photo - Tsai Field House opened in 2024 as a Community Hub and includes dining, recreation, and athletics. Photo: Jeremy Bittermann
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
The Montclair Kimberley Academy Photo - Travel opportunities are available from Middle School onwards.
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Morris Catholic High School
Morris Catholic High School Photo - Over 100 students participate in our Spring Musical and Fall Drama productions.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
200 Morris Ave
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-6674
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Gr: 6-12 | 612 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 55 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
601 Lawrence Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 65 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Paul Vi High School
Paul Vi High School Photo - Paul VI High School Excellence on Learning...Excellence for Life
(Catholic)
901 Hopkins Rd Ste B
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 858-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peddie School
Peddie School Photo - With an average class size of 12 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, Peddie?'s rigorous and innovative academic program continues to evolve to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Pennington School
The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.
(Methodist)
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Pingry School
(1)
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Gr: K-12 | 1,129 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Princeton Day School
Princeton Day School Photo
(2)
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Gr: PK-12 | 953 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Bank Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(1)
112 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1774
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
The Rumson Country Day School
The Rumson Country Day School Photo - Lower School students during class in the crafts studio.
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine Preparatory School
St. Augustine Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
611 Cedar Avenue
Richland, NJ 08350
(856) 697-2600
Gr: 8-12 | 615 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Vianney Regional High School
(Catholic)
540A Line Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 739-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Joseph High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Regional High School
All-boys (Catholic)
40 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
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