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Hillside Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 235 students in Hillside, NJ, 7% of all K-12 students in Hillside, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Hillside, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hillside Private Schools (2026-27)

Trinity Temple Academy Photo
Trinity Temple Academy
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
1500 Maple Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(973) 923-7568
(1)
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Map of Hillside Catholic Academy
Hillside Catholic Academy
Gr: K-9 | 194 students
Catholic
397 Columbia Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 686-6740
(1)
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Hillside, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
235
Students
$32,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
79%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hillside)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
235 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
79%
40%
0.50
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
168 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
68%
7%
# White Students
42 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
17%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
29 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
12%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,000
$17,000
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hillside, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Hillside, NJ is Trinity Temple Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hillside?
2 private schools are located in Hillside.
What percentage of students in Hillside go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Hillside are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hillside?
100% of private schools in Hillside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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