Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Early Elementary Playground

Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 99 private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools serving 27,226 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 of Colleges and Secondary Schools in New Jersey include Cedar Hill Prep School, Gill St. Bernard's School, and Don Bosco Preparatory High School.
The average tuition cost is $20,430, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,813.
53% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in New Jersey (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barnstable Academy
Barnstable Academy Photo
(8)
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedar Hill Prep School
Cedar Hill Prep School Photo - Cedar Hill Prep School is a private school located in Somerset, New Jersey, that services students from 23 towns around the New Jersey-Pennsylvania region.
(8)
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Gr: NS-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Far Brook School
Far Brook School Photo - Far Brook's inviting, semi-wooded nine acre campus includes playing fields, playgrounds, and a Schoolyard wetlands habitat.
(3)
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - Discover the magic behind Gill St. Bernard's and begin your admission journey today!
(8)
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ranney School
Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
(2)
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Gr: PK-12 | 775 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rising Star Academy
Rising Star Academy Photo - Early Childhood Education
(Islamic)
(1)
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Day School
Special Education School
(7)
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
New Hope School
New Hope School Photo - Middle school ELA class
(10)
181 Colfax Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apple Montessori Of Wayne
Apple Montessori Of Wayne Photo - Nurturing the whole child is the core of all we do. Our mission is to educate, enrich and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, curious and happy individuals. We make the most of the critical early learning years by inspiring a lifelong love of learning in a safe and caring environment.
Montessori School
(1)
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5
Assumption Regional Catholic School
Assumption Regional Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
146 South Pitney Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7134
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atlantic Christian School
Atlantic Christian School Photo - Atlantic Christian School grounds.
(Christian)
(2)
391 Zion Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-1199
Gr: NS-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Eustace Prep School
Bishop Eustace Prep School Photo - A group of students enjoying our college style campus.
(Catholic)
5552 Route 70
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
Bruriah High School For Girls
All-boys (Jewish)
35 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Christ The King Regional School
Christ The King Regional School Photo
(Catholic)
164 Hopkins Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-2084
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Collegiate School
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
De Paul Catholic High School
De Paul Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 69 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dwight-englewood School
Dwight-englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
(1)
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 1,053 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
FlexSchool
FlexSchool Photo
Alternative School
(7)
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
French American School of Princeton
French American School of Princeton Photo - The FASP campus is a beautiful 42-acre site next to Lake Carnegie in Princeton, NJ.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
75 Mapleton Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Gr: NS-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends School Mullica Hill
Friends School Mullica Hill Photo - Our PreK program is for children ages 3 and up. We offer half-day and full-day options. We also offer Early Room and Extended Day for working parents. Our PreK students thrive with Teacher Nancy, who has been a long-time favorite teacher for years!
(Friends)
(8)
15 High Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2908
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Gramon Family of Schools
The Gramon Family of Schools Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills, and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Gramon School
The Gramon School Photo - In our Culinary Arts program students learn about table service, dining room protocol and business operation for an overall introduction to the culinary arts and food services industry. The pre-vocational curriculum teaches the skills necessary for employment—generalizing learned skills to pre-vocational and functional tasks. Individualization is crucial, as students have a wide range of skill levels.
Special Education School
24 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-9555
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Haddonfield Friends School
(Friends)
47 N Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Early Elementary Playground
(12)
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hoboken Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
555 7th St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-9535
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity School - Westfield
Holy Trinity School - Westfield Photo - 8th Graders Make Cards for Homebound Parishioners
(Catholic)
(3)
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Hun School Of Princeton
(2)
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition listed
Immaculata High School
(Catholic)
(1)
240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception High School
(Catholic)
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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