Horizon School Photo - Universal Exercise Unit

Best Livingston Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,003 students in Livingston, NJ (there are 9 public schools, serving 6,433 public students). 24% 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 Newark Academy, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva, and Aquinas Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
33% of private schools in Livingston, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Livingston Private Schools (2025)

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 | 673 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 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
Jump Emmersion School
Special Program Emphasis
264 W Northfield Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 740-0440
Gr: K-2 | 23 students
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Livingston, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Livingston, NJ include Newark Academy, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva, and Aquinas Academy.
How many private schools are located in Livingston?
9 private schools are located in Livingston.
How diverse are private schools in Livingston?
Livingston private schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Livingston go to private school?
24% 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?
33% of private schools in Livingston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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