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Highland Park Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 173 students in Highland Park, NJ, 10% of all K-12 students in Highland Park, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Highland Park, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Highland Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Childrens House Montessori School
Childrens House Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
(1)
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Above And Beyond Child Care Center Photo
Above And Beyond Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 South Third Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-5437
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Map of Reenas Bais Yaakov
Reenas Bais Yaakov
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1131 Raritan Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 985-5646
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Highland Park, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
173
Students
15
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Highland Park)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
173 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
38%
40%
0.53
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
94 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
54%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
74 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Highland Park, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Highland Park, NJ is Childrens House Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Highland Park?
3 private schools are located in Highland Park.
What percentage of students in Highland Park go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Highland Park are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Highland Park?
33% of private schools in Highland Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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