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Livingston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,307 students in Livingston, NJ, 17% of all K-12 students in Livingston, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
38% of private schools in Livingston, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,307
  • Average Tuition: $31,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 39%
  • View Livingston, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,307
  • Average Tuition: $31,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 39%
  • View Livingston, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Livingston Private Schools (2026-27)

Aquinas Academy Photo
Aquinas Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
(1)
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Horizon School Photo
Horizon School
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
51 Old Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 740-2353
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Map of Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva
Gr: PK-12 | 751 students
Jewish
110 S Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
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Newark Academy Photo
Newark Academy
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
(3)
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Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) Photo
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)
Gr: 8-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
71 Okner Pkwy
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-1999
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Map of Academy360 Upper School
Academy360 Upper School
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Special Education School
6 Regent St
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 509-3050
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St. Barnabas KinderCare Photo
St. Barnabas KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
100 Old Short Hills Rd.
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-3336
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Map of Sinai Elementary At Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
Sinai Elementary At Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Special Education School (Jewish)
110 S Orange Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8190
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Livingston, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Jump Emmersion School
Jump Emmersion School
Gr: K-2 | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum
264 W Northfield Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 740-0440
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Livingston, NJ Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,307
Students
$31,700
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Livingston)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,307 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
39%
40%
0.41
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# 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
14,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,422 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
76%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
173 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
10%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
288 Teachers
20,273 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)
1259
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,700
$16,975
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,000
$16,112
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$59.71 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
82%
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 Pillar High School (former Horizon High School), Newark Academy, and Horizon School.
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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