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Best Lincroft Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 2,052 students in Lincroft, NJ (there are 2 public schools, serving 776 public students). 73% of all K-12 students in Lincroft, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lincroft, NJ include St. Leo The Great School, Oak Hill Academy, and Christian Brothers Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
40% of private schools in Lincroft, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lincroft Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Brothers Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
850 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy Photo - Soler Science Center at the Harris Scienceplex.http://www.oakhillacademy.com/academics/science-and-environmental-center
(4)
347 Middletown Lincroft Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
550 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
A Child S Place School
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Alternative School
1409 W Front St
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Tuition listed
The Lincroft Center For Children
Daycare / Preschool
1475 W Front St
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-0643
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Lincroft)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,052 Students
217,877 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
147 Teachers
20,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
60 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,363
$18,801
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,389
$16,414
Average Acceptance Rate
59%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$57.49 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
71 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
128 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,529 Students
116,454 Students
% White Students
74%
53%
# 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
315 Students
59,277 Students
% of Others Students
15%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
22 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lincroft, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in Lincroft, NJ include St. Leo The Great School, Oak Hill Academy, and Christian Brothers Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lincroft?
5 private schools are located in Lincroft.
How diverse are private schools in Lincroft?
Lincroft private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Lincroft go to private school?
73% of all K-12 students in Lincroft are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincroft?
40% of private schools in Lincroft are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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