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Metuchen Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 599 students in Metuchen, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
100% of private high schools in Metuchen, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Metuchen Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Saint Joseph High School
Saint Joseph High School
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys (Catholic)
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
(4)
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Metuchen, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Young Scholars Montessori School
Young Scholars Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
40 Hampton St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 603-2005
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Metuchen, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
-66.7% (-2 schools) 10-yr
599
Students
-62.0% (-977 students) 10-yr
$17,900
Avg. Tuition
+272.9% (+$13,100) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-18.2% (-4 students) 10-yr
31%
Students of Color
-16.2% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-47.1% (-8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Metuchen)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
335 Schools
# Students
599 Students
74,792 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025599234253
2024599231245
2023533238247
2022683229257
2021683223249
2020683215235
2019683237242
2018683243238
2017525251246
2016525248241
2015525232220
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% Students of Color
31%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202531%40%32%
202431%39%31%
202328%39%31%
202228%38%30%
202128%38%30%
202028%38%29%
201928%37%29%
201828%35%28%
201737%39%30%
201637%39%30%
201537%39%30%
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0.46
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.460.580.61
20240.460.580.60
20230.460.590.60
20220.460.580.58
20210.460.580.57
20200.460.580.57
20190.460.580.56
20180.460.570.55
20170.600.570.54
20160.600.570.54
20150.600.580.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
342 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
75 Students
5,725 Students
% Asian Students
11%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202512%8%5%
202412%8%6%
202312%8%6%
202212%8%5%
202112%7%5%
202012%8%5%
201912%7%5%
201812%8%5%
201718%6%4%
201618%6%4%
201518%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
58 Students
6,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%8%9%
20248%8%9%
20238%9%8%
20228%10%8%
20218%9%8%
20208%9%8%
20198%9%8%
20188%8%8%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%8%
20154%10%8%
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# Black Students
57 Students
7,631 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%10%8%
20248%10%8%
20238%11%8%
20228%11%8%
20218%12%8%
20208%12%8%
20198%12%8%
20188%12%8%
201711%13%8%
201611%13%8%
201511%13%9%
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# White Students
493 Students
48,074 Students
% White Students
72%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202572%63%59%
202472%63%60%
202372%62%60%
202272%62%62%
202172%63%63%
202072%63%64%
201972%63%64%
201872%63%65%
201760%64%66%
201660%63%66%
201560%63%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 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
n/a
7,925 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
10%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20177%8%14%
20167%9%13%
20157%9%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259:18:110:1
20249:19:110:1
20238:19:110:1
202210:18:110:1
202110:18:110:1
202010:19:110:1
201910:19:110:1
201810:19:110:1
201717:19:110:1
201617:19:110:1
201517:110:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202582%59%57%
202482%58%57%
202382%59%57%
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Average Class Size
18 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025181314
2024181314
2023181314
2017221314
2016221314
2015221314
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025181613
2024181512
2023181412
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,900
$22,829

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$17,900$23,640$17,997
2024$17,900$21,272$17,011
2017$4,800$18,594$14,161
2016$4,800$17,139$13,713
2015$4,800$15,359$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202525%35%38%
202425%35%37%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500,017
$24,522

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$500,017$25,884$9,714
2024$500,017$26,458$9,498
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
75%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearMetuchen, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202565%73%79%
202465%65%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
30 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Metuchen, NJ?
The top ranked private high schools in Metuchen, NJ is Saint Joseph High School.
How many private high schools are located in Metuchen?
1 private high schools are located in Metuchen.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Metuchen?
100% of private high schools in Metuchen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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