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Hawthorne Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 664 students in Hawthorne, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private elementary schools in Hawthorne, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hawthorne Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
664
Students
+37.5% (+181 students) 10-yr
$10,400
Avg. Tuition
+173.7% (+$6,600) 9-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+12.5% (+2 students) 10-yr
60%
Students of Color
+15.4% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hawthorne)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
664 Students
139,387 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025332220199
2024332216192
2023317215193
2022335215205
2021335213201
2020335208188
2019369215193
2018369216190
2017369217199
2016369215196
2015483200183
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% Students of Color
60%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202560%40%33%
202460%39%32%
202352%39%32%
202255%39%32%
202155%39%31%
202056%39%31%
201939%38%31%
201839%37%30%
201751%38%31%
201651%38%31%
201552%37%31%
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0.76
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.760.600.64
20240.760.610.64
20230.750.620.63
20220.760.610.62
20210.760.610.62
20200.760.610.62
20190.630.620.61
20180.630.620.60
20170.640.610.59
20160.640.610.59
20150.520.620.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
113 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
17%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202518%6%5%
202418%6%5%
202314%7%5%
202212%6%5%
202112%6%5%
202012%7%5%
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# Hispanic Students
169 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202525%8%9%
202425%8%9%
202322%8%9%
202224%9%8%
202124%9%9%
202024%9%9%
201915%9%8%
201815%9%8%
201715%9%8%
201615%9%8%
20156%9%8%
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# Black Students
61 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%7%8%
20249%7%8%
20238%8%8%
20227%9%7%
20217%9%8%
20207%9%8%
201914%10%8%
201814%10%8%
201714%10%7%
201614%10%8%
201520%10%8%
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# White Students
234 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
35%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202535%60%55%
202435%59%55%
202341%58%55%
202235%58%57%
202135%58%57%
202035%58%58%
201957%58%59%
201857%58%59%
201756%59%61%
201656%59%61%
201566%57%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
171 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
86 Students
26,355 Students
% of Others Students
13%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202513%18%22%
202413%19%22%
202314%19%22%
202221%18%22%
202121%18%20%
202021%17%19%
20198%17%20%
20188%17%20%
201710%17%19%
201610%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
14,405 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:111:1
201913:111:111:1
201813:111:111:1
201713:111:111:1
201613:111:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202538%54%54%
202438%54%54%
202338%54%53%
202238%56%53%
202138%54%53%
202038%53%53%
201938%53%52%
201838%53%52%
201738%51%51%
201641%49%51%
201541%50%50%
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Average Class Size
18 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025181416
2024181415
2023181415
2022181415
2021181415
2020181415
2019181415
2018181415
2017181415
2016181415
2015161415
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202571412
202471311
202371310
202271310
202171210
202071210
201971210
201871210
201771010
20165109
2015589
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Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1268

SAT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025122012711236
2024122012591233
2023122012561231
2022122012501232
2021122012601232
2020122012681229
2019122012911230
2018122012771227
2017122012601232
2016122013151292
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
29

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025242926
2024242926
2023242826
2022242826
2021242926
2020242926
2019242826
2018242725
2017242725
2016242625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,400
$16,836

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$10,400$18,395$14,043
2024$3,800$15,572$12,357
2023$3,800$14,897$11,693
2022$3,800$14,649$11,199
2021$3,800$13,778$10,824
2020$3,800$13,715$10,496
2019$3,800$13,243$10,300
2018$3,800$12,825$10,056
2017$3,800$13,249$9,712
2016$3,800$12,358$9,307
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Average % on Financial Aid
26%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202526%26%34%
202426%26%33%
202326%26%33%
202226%25%32%
202126%26%32%
202026%27%31%
201926%27%30%
201826%26%29%
201726%24%29%
201620%23%28%
201520%22%27%
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$18.07 million

Endowment Trends (2023-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$1 M$34 M$33 M
2024$1 M$24 M$24 M
2023$1 M$24 M$24 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHawthorne, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202590%76%81%
202490%77%85%
202390%78%85%
202290%78%85%
202190%78%86%
202090%78%86%
201990%77%85%
201890%78%85%
201790%77%86%
201695%77%85%
201595%77%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Hawthorne, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Hawthorne, NJ include St. Anthony School and Hawthorne Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Hawthorne?
2 private elementary schools are located in Hawthorne.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Hawthorne?
100% of private elementary schools in Hawthorne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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