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Best Monmouth County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 126 private schools serving 19,864 students in Monmouth County, NJ (there are 188 public schools, serving 95,866 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $19,585, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
33% of private schools in Monmouth County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 126
  • # Students Served: 19,864
  • Average Tuition: $19,585
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 126
  • # Students Served: 19,864
  • Average Tuition: $19,585
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Monmouth County, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Monmouth County Private Schools (2026-27)

New School Of Monmouth County Photo
New School Of Monmouth County
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
301 Middle Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 272-5680
(15)
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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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Map of Bais Leah High School
Bais Leah High School
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students
All-girls (Jewish)
152 Lanes Mill Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 886-5324
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Map of Christian Brothers Academy
Christian Brothers Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (Catholic)
850 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
(1)
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Map of Freehold Montessori Preschool
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
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Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo
Goddard School Of Old Bridge
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
300 Belchase Court
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
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The Goddard School Of Wall Photo
The Goddard School Of Wall
Gr: PK-K | 255 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Daycare / Preschool
1981 Highway 34
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 974-8314
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Map of Hillel Yeshiva High School
Hillel Yeshiva High School
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
1027 Deal Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
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Map of Hillel Yeshiva School
Hillel Yeshiva School
Gr: K-12 | 920 students
Jewish
1025 Deal Rd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
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Map of Holmdel Preschool Center
Holmdel Preschool Center
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
674 N. Beers Street
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 888-1919
(3)
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Holy Cross Academy Photo
Holy Cross Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
(1)
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Map of Home Away Home Academy
Home Away Home Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
1182 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-0033
(1)
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Map of Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy
Gr: PK-K | 224 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
89 Village Center Dr
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 762-5981
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Map of Marlboro Jewish Center Preschool
Marlboro Jewish Center Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
103 School Rd W
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 536-2303
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Monmouth Montesori Academy Photo
Monmouth Montesori Academy
Gr: K-7 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
2307 Railroad Ave.
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-0500
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Map of Mountain Hill School
Mountain Hill School
Gr: PK-K | 197 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
724 Kings Hwy East
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0056
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Oak Hill Academy Photo
Oak Hill Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 22
347 Middletown Lincroft Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
(4)
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Map of Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Catholic
1212 1st Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-8989
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Map of Red Bank Catholic High School
Red Bank Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
112 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1774
(1)
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The Rugby School Photo
The Rugby School
Gr: 2-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1604 Woodfield Rd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
(1)
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Map of First Friends Child Care School
First Friends Child Care School
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
269 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 583-0003
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
65 Kent Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 886-7100
(1)
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Map of Hill And Dale School
Hill And Dale School
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool
6 Osborn Ave
Manasquan, NJ 08736
(732) 223-0755
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Map of Holy Family Elementary School
Holy Family Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Catholic
910 Highway 36
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9549
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Map of Ivy Hill Preschool
Ivy Hill Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
204 Wilson Avenue
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-7600
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Map of Kiddie Academy Of Marlboro
Kiddie Academy Of Marlboro
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
208 Commercial Ct
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 536-9708
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Map of Kiddie Academy Of Wall
Kiddie Academy Of Wall
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
1837 Old Mill Rd
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 449-5570
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Map of Kinderland Daycare & Learning Center
Kinderland Daycare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
123 S Main St
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 431-0718
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Map of Lakeview Child Center-manalapan
Lakeview Child Center-manalapan
Gr: NS | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Bridge Plaza Dr
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 536-8181
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Map of Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Baptist
521 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 938-7777
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Map of Little Village Daycare Center
Little Village Daycare Center
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
18 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-1182
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Manalapan Preschool Photo
Manalapan Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
337 Route 9
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 303-0027
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Map of Mater Del Prep High School
Mater Del Prep High School
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students
Catholic
538 Church St
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-9100
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Map of Mother Seton Academy
Mother Seton Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Catholic
4219 Us Highway 9 N
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 364-4130
(4)
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Map of Oakhurst Country Day School Care
Oakhurst Country Day School Care
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
128 Monmouth Road
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 531-1500
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Map of Our Lady Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Catholic
121 Miller Street
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 872-0281
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Map of Rainbow World Preschool Center I
Rainbow World Preschool Center I
Gr: K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
106 Windeler Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 370-3222
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Map of Yeshiva At The Jersey Shore
Yeshiva At The Jersey Shore
Gr: K-8 | 69 students
Jewish
100 Grant Ave
Deal, NJ 07723
(732) 663-2929
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Overview

Category
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
129 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMonmouth County Total Schools
2025130
2024135
2023127
2022124
2021132
2020137
2019136
2018141
2017139
2016144
2015137
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# Students
19,864 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
2025160168179
2024158165172
2023161164174
2022159167185
2021155165180
2020152160171
2019159164175
2018155164172
2017158167180
2016157166178
2015150154167
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% Average Students of Color
24%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202524%40%34%
202424%39%34%
202324%40%33%
202225%38%33%
202125%39%32%
202025%39%32%
201924%38%31%
201824%37%31%
201722%38%32%
201621%38%32%
201520%37%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,630 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201711:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202557%54%55%
202458%53%54%
202359%54%54%
202260%54%54%
202159%53%54%
202057%52%54%
201957%53%53%
201862%53%53%
201761%52%53%
201658%50%52%
201562%51%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
2025141415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019151415
2018141415
2017141415
2016141415
2015141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
2025191513
2024161412
2023161411
2022131311
2021131311
2020131311
2019121211
2018121211
2017121110
2016121010
20159910
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Average SAT score
1070
(Out of 1600)
1260

SAT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
2025107012621233
2024107012511230
2023107012461228
2022107012371229
2021107012431229
2017113012561233
2016113013001306
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,585
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
2025$19,896$18,947$15,012
2024$14,970$15,878$13,254
2023$16,605$15,215$12,626
2022$16,020$14,919$12,187
2021$15,645$13,993$11,800
2020$14,288$13,826$11,512
2019$14,697$13,406$11,293
2018$14,542$13,176$11,017
2017$13,511$13,780$10,708
2016$13,258$13,054$10,356
2015$13,543$11,979$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202517%27%34%
202416%27%34%
202316%27%34%
202218%26%33%
202120%27%33%
202020%27%32%
201918%27%31%
201818%26%30%
201716%25%30%
201614%24%29%
20159%22%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,147
$16,021

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
2025$7,931$16,414$7,073
2024$7,978$16,167$6,930
2023$7,876$8,892$6,469
2022$7,876$8,911$6,289
2021$7,876$8,292$6,055
2020$7,583$8,259$5,921
2019$7,583$8,310$5,795
2018$7,333$8,039$5,456
2017$6,258$7,673$5,319
2016$6,844$7,478$5,105
2015$4,375$6,177$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
80%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202577%77%81%
202484%78%85%
202383%80%85%
202283%79%85%
202184%79%85%
202083%79%85%
201983%79%85%
201883%79%85%
201783%79%85%
201683%79%85%
201589%79%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$30.75 million
$54.78 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
20250.580.630.65
20240.580.640.65
20230.590.650.65
20220.580.650.64
20210.580.650.64
20200.590.650.64
20190.590.650.63
20180.590.650.63
20170.570.640.61
20160.570.650.61
20150.560.650.61
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# American Indian Students
20 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
506 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20224%6%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%5%4%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20174%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
909 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
20254%8%9%
20244%7%9%
20235%7%9%
20224%7%8%
20215%8%9%
20204%8%9%
20193%8%8%
20183%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
622 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
20253%6%7%
20243%7%7%
20233%7%8%
20223%8%7%
20213%8%7%
20203%8%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
10,985 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
54%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202554%53%52%
202454%53%52%
202352%51%52%
202255%52%54%
202155%52%54%
202055%52%54%
201955%52%56%
201855%52%56%
201756%53%58%
201657%53%58%
201557%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
292 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
7,135 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
35%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonmouth County AverageNew Jersey (NJ) AverageNational Average
202536%27%26%
202436%27%26%
202337%29%25%
202234%27%25%
202133%27%25%
202034%27%24%
201934%26%24%
201834%26%23%
201734%25%22%
201634%25%22%
201535%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monmouth County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Monmouth County, NJ include Hillel Yeshiva School, Christian Brothers Academy, and Ranney School.
How many private schools are located in Monmouth County?
126 private schools are located in Monmouth County.
How much do private schools cost in Monmouth County?
The average tuition cost is $19,585, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,745.
How diverse are private schools in Monmouth County?
Monmouth County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Monmouth County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Monmouth County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monmouth County?
33% of private schools in Monmouth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Monmouth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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