Gloucester County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 private schools serving 3,989 students in Gloucester County, NJ (there are 79 public schools, serving 44,966 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $9,192, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,991.
45% of private schools in Gloucester County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32
  • # Students Served: 3,989
  • Average Tuition: $9,192
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Gloucester County, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32
  • # Students Served: 3,989
  • Average Tuition: $9,192
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Gloucester County, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Gloucester County Private Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Sewell Photo
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
279 Egg Harbor Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 474-2761
Map of Edgarton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Christian
212 Catawba Ave
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-7300
Friends School Mullica Hill Photo
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Friends
15 High Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2908
(8)
Map of Gloucester County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 351 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
151 Golf Club Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-1665
(1)
Map of Hollydell School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
610 Holly Dell Dr
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-5151
(1)
St. Margaret Regional School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
773 Third Street
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
(856) 845-5200
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
32 Carroll Ave A
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 629-6190
Map of St. Michael The Archangel Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Catholic
51 W North St
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-0067
Map of St. Michael the Archangel Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
51 W North Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-0067
Ambassador Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Assembly of God
190 Lambs Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-8900
(3)
Map of Archbishop Damiano School
Gr: Inquire with school | 153 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1145 Delsea Dr
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-4700
Map of Beacon Academy
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
570 D Egg Harbor Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-6199
Map of Bethany Baptist Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 10 students
Baptist
2702 Good Intent Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 228-9443
Bright Beginnings West School Photo
Gr: NS-K | 126 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool
536 Lambs Rd
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 256-1166
Map of Brighten Academy
Gr: PK-K | 185 students
Daycare / Preschool
315 Fries Mill Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-1144
Map of Childrens Montess School House
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
730 Barlow Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-0922
Map of Cornerstone Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Montessori School
240 Sickle Lane
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 685-3258
(3)
Map of The Durand School
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
230 N Evergreen Ave Ste 1
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-0666
Map of Finest Of The Wheat Christian Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students
Pentecostal
4 Concord Dr
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 629-9600
Map of The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Plaza Drive
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 256-8200
(1)
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
233 N. Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-4045
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
553 Beckett Road
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 467-8477
Map of Guardian Angels Regional School
Gr: 4-8 | 89 students
Catholic
717 Beacon Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(856) 423-9401
Guardian Angels Regional School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
150 S School Street
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
(856) 423-9440
(5)
Map of Healing Wings Christian Daycare Center
Gr: PK-3 | 10 students
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
520 E. STANGER AVE.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 442-0407
Map of Holy Angels Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
1215 Delsea Dr
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-6826
Map of Logan Township KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1603 Center Square Rd.
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(856) 241-1307
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
1001 Main Rd
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-2008
(7)
Sewell KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Egg Harbor Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 228-5640
Map of Tra-cee Kindergarten Academy
Gr: NS | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
67 Oak Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 423-5890
Map of Under The Sun Learning Center
Gr: NS | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Mantua Pike
Mantua, NJ 08051
(856) 468-5454
Washington Township KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
456 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-5119
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Gloucester County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Abc Express Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
697 Delsea Dr
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-0826
Map of All Children Smile Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Daycare / Preschool
39 Colson Ln
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-6000
Bethel Preparatory Biblical-Classical Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
359 Chapel Heights Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 270-6022
Map of Delaware Valley Junior Academy
Gr: 1-7 | 17 students
Seventh Day Adventist
240 Sickle Ln
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 227-0513
Map of Notre Dame Regional School
Gr: K-9 | 222 students
Catholic
108 Church St
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-3456
Map of St. Matthew Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Catholic
1210 Hessian Avenue
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 845-7203
Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Catholic
211 Cooper Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1660
Map of Victory Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students
Baptist
1073 New Brooklyn Rd
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 629-4300
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
33 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 5 in Gloucester County, falling from 38 in 2018 to 33 in 2025.
# Students
3,989 Students
216,190 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average school size up 2 in Gloucester County, the average private school enrollment rose from 136 students in 2016 to 138 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
18%
40%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color steady at 18% in Gloucester County private schools in 2025, down from 21% in 2016 and well below New Jersey's 40%.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
300 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio up 1 in Gloucester County private schools, from 13:1 in 2020 to 14:1 in 2025, while New Jersey stayed at 11:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Class size up 1 student in Gloucester County, from 17 in 2016 to 18 in 2024, then back to 17 in 2025.
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,192
$16,991

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition up 21% in Gloucester County, rising from $6,381 in 2016 to $7,708 in 2025.
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,025
$16,112
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$59.71 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

County diversity score little changed in Gloucester County private schools, holding near 0.58 in 2025 and 0.57 in 2016.
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
85 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
197 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic share down 2 points in Gloucester County private schools, from 7% in 2019 to 5% in 2025.
# Black Students
210 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black students down 1 point in Gloucester County private schools, from 6% in 2016 to 5% in 2025.
# White Students
2,425 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
57%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share edged down in Gloucester County private schools, from 60% in 2016 to 57% in 2025, while the state was 53% and the U.S. 52%.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1,333 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
31%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share up 5 points in Gloucester County private schools, rising from 26% in 2016 to 31% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gloucester County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Gloucester County, NJ include Edgarton Christian Academy, Hollydell School, and St. Margaret Regional School.
How many private schools are located in Gloucester County?
32 private schools are located in Gloucester County.
How much do private schools cost in Gloucester County?
The average tuition cost is $9,192, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,991.
How diverse are private schools in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Gloucester County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Gloucester County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gloucester County?
45% of private schools in Gloucester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Gloucester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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