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Howell Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 697 students in Howell, NJ, 17% of all K-12 students in Howell, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Howell, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Howell Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bais Leah High School
Bais Leah High School
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students
All-girls (Jewish)
152 Lanes Mill Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 886-5324
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Map of Coastal Learning Center - Monmouth
Coastal Learning Center - Monmouth
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
38 Arnold Blvd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 367-6663
(2)
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Map of The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool
2369 Route 9 N
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 780-1320
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Map of Monmouth Academy (formerly known as Lakewood Prep)
Monmouth Academy (formerly known as Lakewood Prep)
Gr: NS-8
Extracurriculars: 7
152 Lanes Mill Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 364-2812
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Map of Montessori Enrichment Center
Montessori Enrichment Center
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Montessori School
115 Kent Road P.O. Box 546
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 364-2244
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Map of Precious Angels Preschool
Precious Angels Preschool
Gr: NS | 231 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2740 Lakewood Allenwood Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1075
(1)
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Howell, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
65 Kent Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 886-7100
(1)
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Map of Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Baptist
521 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 938-7777
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Map of Mother Seton Academy
Mother Seton Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Catholic
4219 Us Highway 9 N
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 364-4130
(4)
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Map of Rainbow World Preschool Center I
Rainbow World Preschool Center I
Gr: K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
106 Windeler Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 370-3222
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Howell, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
-33.3% (-3 schools) 10-yr
697
Students
-39.7% (-459 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
+20.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+46.7% (+7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Howell)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHowell, NJ Total Schools
20256
20247
20236
20224
20218
20208
20198
20188
20178
20169
20159
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# Students
697 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025139168179
2024166165172
2023148164174
2022125167185
2021129165180
2020129160171
2019128164175
2018128164172
2017145167180
2016145166178
2015128154167
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% Students of Color
24%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202524%40%34%
202416%39%34%
202321%40%33%
202230%38%33%
202127%39%32%
202027%39%32%
201927%38%31%
201827%37%31%
201720%38%32%
201620%38%32%
201520%37%32%
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0.58
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.580.630.65
20240.570.640.65
20230.620.650.65
20220.440.650.64
20210.580.650.64
20200.580.650.64
20190.580.650.63
20180.580.650.63
20170.590.640.61
20160.620.650.61
20150.600.650.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%8%9%
20241%7%9%
20233%7%9%
20223%7%8%
20215%8%9%
20205%8%9%
20194%8%8%
20184%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
57 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256%6%7%
20245%7%7%
20238%7%8%
202213%8%7%
202110%8%7%
202010%8%8%
201911%9%7%
201811%9%7%
20177%9%7%
20168%9%7%
20157%9%8%
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# White Students
469 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
53%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202553%53%52%
202454%53%52%
202338%51%52%
20229%52%54%
202123%52%54%
202023%52%54%
201922%52%56%
201822%52%56%
201732%53%58%
201640%53%58%
201537%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 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
327 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202537%27%26%
202438%27%26%
202348%29%25%
202273%27%25%
202160%27%25%
202060%27%24%
201960%26%24%
201860%26%23%
201756%25%22%
201647%25%22%
201551%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202522:111:111:1
202421:111:111:1
202318:111:111:1
202219:111:111:1
202118:111:111:1
202018:111:112:1
201918:111:112:1
201818:111:112:1
201723:111:112:1
201623:111:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearHowell, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202533%54%55%
202433%53%54%
202333%54%54%
201633%50%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Howell, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Howell, NJ is Bais Leah High School.
How many private schools are located in Howell?
6 private schools are located in Howell.
How diverse are private schools in Howell?
Howell private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Howell go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Howell are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howell?
33% of private schools in Howell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

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