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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 58 private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 17,990 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey include Moorestown Friends School, The Lawrenceville School, and Gill St. Bernard's School.
The average tuition cost is $26,140, which is higher than the New Jersey private high school average tuition cost of $22,991.
52% of private high 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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 58

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 58

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

Fusion Academy Englewood Photo
Fusion Academy Englewood
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
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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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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 | 737 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | 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 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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Map of An-noor Academy
An-noor Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
1000 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
(3)
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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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Map of Bruriah High School For Girls
Bruriah High School For Girls
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students
All-boys (Jewish)
35 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
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Calvary Christian School Photo
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
(2)
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Map of Collegiate School
Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
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Cumberland Christian School Photo
Cumberland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1100 W Sherman Ave
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 696-1600
(4)
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De Paul Catholic High School Photo
De Paul Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
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Doane Academy Photo
Doane Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
(9)
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Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 69
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
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Dwight-Englewood School Photo
Dwight-Englewood School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 40
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
(2)
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Eastern Christian High School Photo
Eastern Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 32
Christian
50 Oakwood Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-0900
(7)
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FlexSchool Photo
FlexSchool
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
(7)
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The Gramon Family of Schools Photo
The Gramon Family of Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
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Gramon School Photo
Gramon School
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-6279
(1)
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Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
(12)
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Map of The Hun School Of Princeton
The Hun School Of Princeton
Gr: 6-12 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 54
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
(2)
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Map of Immaculata High School
Immaculata High School
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
(1)
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Map of Immaculate Conception High School
Immaculate Conception High School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
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The King's Christian School Photo
The King's Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
5 Carnegie Plaza
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 489-6720
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The Lawrenceville School Photo
The Lawrenceville School
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 6
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
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Life Center Academy Photo
Life Center Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Assembly of God
2045 Columbus Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-2100
(1)
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Mary Help Of Christians Academy Photo
Mary Help Of Christians Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-girls (Catholic)
659 Belmont Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6200
(3)
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Mount Saint Dominic Academy Photo
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Catholic)
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey include Moorestown Friends School, The Lawrenceville School, and Gill St. Bernard's School.
How many private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in New Jersey?
58 private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $26,140, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $22,991.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
52% of private high 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).
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Private Schools
17,990
Students
$26,140
Avg. Tuition
38%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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