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Manahawkin Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 317 students in Manahawkin, NJ, 5% of all K-12 students in Manahawkin, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Manahawkin, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Manahawkin, NJ (2026-27)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
400 Beach Ave
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-3915
(1)
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St. Mary Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
400 Doc Cramer Blvd
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-3800
(8)
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Manahawkin, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
317
Students
$5,885
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Manahawkin)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
317 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
10%
40%
0.51
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
202 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
64%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
95 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
30%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,885
$16,991
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$850
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Manahawkin, NJ?
2 private schools are located in Manahawkin, NJ.
What percentage of students in Manahawkin go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Manahawkin are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Manahawkin?
100% of private schools in Manahawkin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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