For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 662 students in Hightstown, NJ (there are 6 public schools, serving 5,116 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Hightstown, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in Hightstown, NJ is Peddie School.
The average acceptance rate is 22%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
Top Ranked Hightstown Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apple Montessori Schools East Windsor
Montessori School
300D Princeton Hightstown Road
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 301-5711
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 301-5711
Gr: NS-K
Kids Kottage Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
659 Abbington Dr Ste 404
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 371-0439
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 371-0439
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Learning Experience- The
Daycare / Preschool
761 Route 33 W Ste 400 Bldg D
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 426-1145
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 426-1145
Gr: K | 20 students
Hightstown, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
E Windsor Knowledge Beginnings (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
300D Princeton Hightstown Rd
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 448-4333
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 448-4333
Gr: NS | 31 students
Knowledge Beginnings (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
300 D Princeton-Hightstown Rd.
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 448-4333
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 448-4333
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hightstown, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Hightstown, NJ is Peddie School.
How many private schools are located in Hightstown?
4 private schools are located in Hightstown.
What percentage of students in Hightstown go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Hightstown are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
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