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Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 112 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 29,023 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey include Don Bosco Preparatory High School, Cedar Hill Prep School, and Dwight-Englewood School.
The average tuition cost is $20,649, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
54% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 112

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 112

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey (2026-27)

Cedar Hill Prep School Photo
Cedar Hill Prep School
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
(8)
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Far Brook School Photo
Far Brook School
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
(12)
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Gill St. Bernard's School Photo
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
(8)
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Moorestown Friends School Photo
Moorestown Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 602 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 52
Friends
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
(11)
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Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School) Photo
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child (Lower School)
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
(11)
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Pioneer Academy Photo
Pioneer Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
(5)
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Ranney School Photo
Ranney School
Gr: PK-12 | 775 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
(2)
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Rising Star Academy Photo
Rising Star Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
(1)
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Barnstable Academy Photo
Barnstable Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
(8)
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Map of Cornerstone Day School
Cornerstone Day School
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
(7)
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Fusion Academy Englewood Photo
Fusion Academy Englewood
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Montclair Photo
Fusion Academy Montclair
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Morristown Photo
Fusion Academy Morristown
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Princeton Photo
Fusion Academy Princeton
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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The Winston School of Short Hills Photo
The Winston School of Short Hills
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
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Map of Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
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Apple Montessori Of Wayne Photo
Apple Montessori Of Wayne
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
(1)
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Assumption Regional Catholic School Photo
Assumption Regional Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
146 South Pitney Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7134
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Atlantic Christian School Photo
Atlantic Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
391 Zion Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-1199
(2)
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Bishop Eustace Prep School Photo
Bishop Eustace Prep School
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
5552 Route 70
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-2160
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey include Don Bosco Preparatory High School, Cedar Hill Prep School, and Dwight-Englewood School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in New Jersey?
112 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $20,649, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
54% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
112
Private Schools
29,023
Students
$20,649
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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