Top 20 Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 72 private schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 23,320 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private schools in New Jersey include Rutgers Preparatory School, The Wardlaw+Hartridge School and Stuart Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $34,151, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $15,715.
32% of private schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New Jersey (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Chapin School
Chapin School Photo - Chapin School Princeton focuses on Collaborative Learning through STEAM, Arts, Music, and Athletics.
(3)
4101 Princeton Pike
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-2449
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
Delbarton School
Delbarton School Photo - Old Main, a mansion built in 1880 as the summer residence of the Kountze family, is the centerpiece of Delbarton's 182 acre campus.
All-boys (Catholic)
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Grades: 7-12
| 644 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 224 students
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!
(5)
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Grades: NS-12
| 613 students
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Grades: 6-12
| 585 students
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 485 students
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8109
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
The Peck School
The Peck School Photo - A warm welcome, good eye contact, and consideration of others are just a few of the elements at The Peck School that contribute to creating one of the most nurturing and inspirational K-8 learning environments in the country.
(11)
247 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
Ranney School
Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
(2)
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Grades: PK-12
| 775 students
Rutgers Preparatory School
Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Through excellence in education, we inspire students to discover and pursue their passions, embrace intellectual curiosity and creativity, and lead with confidence.
(2)
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 640 students
Stuart Country Day School
Stuart Country Day School Photo - Stuart girls are UNSTOPPABLE! Stuart girls thrive in an environment designed just for her and will be supported by a community of teachers and friends who see her and truly know her. At Stuart, she is known, and will know the value and power of her voice to make a difference in the world.
All-girls (Catholic)
(5)
1200 Stuart Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Grades: NS-12
| 303 students
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(11)
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Grades: PK-12
| 449 students
The Hudson School
The Hudson School Photo - The Hudson School is an independent co-educational day school serving students in grades 5-12, located just 5 miles from NYC in Hoboken, NJ.
(2)
601 Park Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8335
Grades: 5-12
| 193 students
The Winston School of Short Hills
The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as DyslexIa, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.
Special Education School
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
Grades: 1-8
| 89 students
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(5)
2 Convent Rd
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 290-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
All Saints Episcopal Day School
All Saints Episcopal Day School Photo - All Saints Early Childhood Center at 527 Clinton Street (near 6th Street) serves our Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten grades. It is also the site of our Admissions Office, Imagination Stations and Art Studio.
(Episcopal)
(8)
707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Grades: NS-8
| 204 students
Blair Academy
Blair Academy Photo
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Calvary Academy
(Christian)
(3)
1133 E County Line Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-3633
Grades: PK-12
| 258 students
Collegiate School
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Grades: PK-10
| 56 students
The Community School Inc.
The Community School Inc. Photo - Community High School
Special Education School
1135 Teaneck Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 862-1796
Grades: 3-12
| 246 students
The Craig School
The Craig School Photo
Special Education School
10 Tower Hill Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
Grades: 2-12
| students
Doane Academy
Doane Academy Photo - AN EDUCATION FOR LIFE-Our beautiful, historic campus rests on the banks of the Delaware River and offers students a unique environment for rigorous academics, extra-curricular opportunities, and student life enriched by traditions that have developed over more than 180 years. Our classrooms are exciting learning environments, where students from preschool to Grade 12th are challenged, and encouraged.
(9)
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,053 students
The Elisabeth Morrow School
The Elisabeth Morrow School Photo - The Elisabeth Morrow School serves children age 2 through eighth grade providing exemplary academics and character development in a diverse and inclusive child-centered community, inspiring students to become curious scholars, ethical leaders, and global citizens.
(4)
435 Lydecker Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 568-5566
Grades: NS-8
| 385 students
697 US-202
Far Hills, NJ 07931
(908) 766-0622
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
FlexSchool
FlexSchool Photo
Special Education School
(7)
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| students
Golda Och Academy
Golda Och Academy Photo
(Jewish)
(5)
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3601
Grades: NS-12
| 548 students
Haddonfield Friends School
(Friends)
47 N Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-7686
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
The Hun School Of Princeton
(2)
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 655 students
Immaculate Heart Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
500 Van Emburgh Ave
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 445-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Kent Place School
All-girls
(2)
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 618 students
Laurel School Of Princeton, The
Laurel School Of Princeton, The Photo
Special Education School
(2)
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Grades: 1-8
| 21 students
2500 Main Street, PO Box 6008
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
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