For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 22 students in Harrison, NJ (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,368 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Harrison, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Harrison, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic).
Private Schools in Harrison, NJ (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrison, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross (Closed 2014)
Alternative School (Catholic)
15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd South
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0340
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0340
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Harrison)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
22 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
95%
40%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
86%
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
1 Student
116,434 Students
% White Students
5%
53%
# 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
n/a
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Harrison, NJ?
1 private schools are located in Harrison, NJ.
What percentage of students in Harrison go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Harrison are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison?
100% of private schools in Harrison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic).
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