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Hawthorne Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 664 students in Hawthorne, NJ, 24% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private schools in Hawthorne, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hawthorne Private Schools (2026-27)

Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
(12)
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
270 Diamond Bridge Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-1818
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Hawthorne, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
664
Students
$3,800
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
60%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hawthorne)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
664 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
60%
40%
0.76
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
113 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
17%
5%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
7%
# Black Students
61 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
234 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
35%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
86 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$17,664
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
27%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$78.22 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hawthorne, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Hawthorne, NJ include St. Anthony School and Hawthorne Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hawthorne?
2 private schools are located in Hawthorne.
What percentage of students in Hawthorne go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hawthorne?
100% of private schools in Hawthorne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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