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Hightstown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 662 students in Hightstown, NJ, 12% of all K-12 students in Hightstown, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 22%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hightstown Private Schools (2026-27)

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Peddie School
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 44
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
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Apple Montessori Schools East Windsor
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
300D Princeton Hightstown Road
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 301-5711
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Kids Kottage Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
659 Abbington Dr Ste 404
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 371-0439
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Learning Experience- The
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
761 Route 33 W Ste 400 Bldg D
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 426-1145
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Hightstown, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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E Windsor Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
300D Princeton Hightstown Rd
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 448-4333
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Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
300 D Princeton-Hightstown Rd.
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 448-4333
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Hightstown, NJ Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
662
Students
$58,100
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
59%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hightstown)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
662 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
59%
40%
0.74
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
201 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
30%
5%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
66 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
225 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
34%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
138 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
21%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
103 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1310
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$58,100
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
27%
Average Endowment Size
$297 million
$59.2 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
22%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
44 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
7 sports

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?
12% of all K-12 students in Hightstown are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).

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