Newark Academy Photo

Best Livingston Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,307 students in Livingston, NJ (there are 9 public schools, serving 6,352 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Livingston, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Livingston, NJ include Aquinas Academy, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva, and Newark Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
38% of private schools in Livingston, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Livingston Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo - Faith in Every Student's Future and Commitment to Excellence in Education
(Catholic)
(1)
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
110 S Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 751 students
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy360 Upper School
Special Education School
6 Regent St
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 509-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Horizon School
Horizon School Photo - Universal Exercise Unit
Special Education School
51 Old Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 740-2353
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) Photo
Special Education School
71 Okner Pkwy
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-1999
Gr: 8-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Barnabas KinderCare
St. Barnabas KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
100 Old Short Hills Rd.
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-3336
Gr: NS-PK
Sinai Elementary At Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
Special Education School (Jewish)
110 S Orange Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8190
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Livingston, New Jersey

Livingston, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jump Emmersion School (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
264 W Northfield Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 740-0440
Gr: K-2 | 23 students

Overview

This Town (Livingston)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,307 Students
216,475 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
288 Teachers
20,256 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1391
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,700
$18,719
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,000
$15,970
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$57.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
98 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
113 Students
14,113 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,422 Students
116,209 Students
% White Students
76%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
173 Students
58,784 Students
% of Others Students
10%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Livingston, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in Livingston, NJ include Aquinas Academy, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva, and Newark Academy.
How many private schools are located in Livingston?
8 private schools are located in Livingston.
How diverse are private schools in Livingston?
Livingston private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Livingston go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Livingston are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Livingston?
38% of private schools in Livingston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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