Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private High Schools in New Jersey

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For the 2021 school year, there are 44 top private schools in New Jersey belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 16,898 students.
The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations.You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.

Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private High Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades 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 200 acre campus.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     230 Mendham Road
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    (973) 538-3231
    Grades: 7-12 | 609 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: 1-12 | 45 students
  • Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child (All Girls 7-12)
    Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child (All Girls 7-12) Photo
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     44 Blackburn Road
    Summit, NJ 07901
    (908) 522-8109
    Grades: 7-12 | 308 students
  • Pioneer Academy
    Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
    (2)
     164 Totowa Road
    Wayne, NJ 07470
    (973) 405-5169
    Grades: PK-12 | 323 students
  • Ranney School
    Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
    (2)
     235 Hope Road
    Eatontown, NJ 07724
    (732) 542-4777
    Grades: PK-12 | 661 students
  • Rutgers Preparatory School
    Rutgers Preparatory School Photo - Whether on Campus or visiting Grounds for Sculpture, Rutgers Prep's location in Somerset, NJ means that nature, the Arts, multi-cultural events, and historic treasures impact student instruction every day.
    (2)
     1345 Easton Ave
    Somerset, NJ 08873
    (732) 545-5600
    Grades: PK-12 | 640 students
  • Voyagers' Community School
    Voyagers' Community School Photo - Far from your ordinary summer camp, our camp works just like our school. Children express their interests and we help them build experiences in response. We provide the space, instruction as needed, and state of the art technology and supplies, in an easily accessible fashion. This is where the learning begins and friendships are made.
    (3)
     215 Broad Street
    Eatontown, NJ 07724
    (732) 842-1660
    Grades: NS-12 | 80 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 | 468 students
  • Academy Of Saint Elizabeth
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     2 Convent Rd
    Convent Station, NJ 07961
    (973) 290-5200
    Grades: 9-12 | 144 students
  • Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    2 Park St
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    (800) 462-5247
    Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
  • Calvary Academy
    (Christian)
    (3)
     1133 E County Line Rd
    Lakewood, NJ 08701
    (732) 363-3633
    Grades: PK-12 | 258 students
  • The Cambridge School
    The Cambridge School Photo
    Special Education School
     100 Straube Center Blvd
    Pennington, NJ 08534
    (609) 730-9553
    Grades: K-12 | 125 students
  • Collegiate School
     22 Kent Ct
    Passaic, NJ 07055
    (973) 777-1714
    Grades: PK-12 | 60 students
  • Community High School
    Community High School Photo - Community High School
    Special Education School
     1135 Teaneck Rd
    Teaneck, NJ 07666
    (201) 862-1796
    Grades: 9-12 | 184 students
  • Craig High School
    Special Education School
     310 Lathrop Avenue
    Boonton, NJ 07005
    (973) 334-1234
    Grades: 9-12 | 52 students
  • The Craig School
    The Craig School Photo - The Craig School athletic program offers students the opportunity to participate in competitive and intramural sports. Every student can sign up for any competitive sport that is offered for their grade as Craig has a no cut policy. We emphasize the importance of developing personal fitness and a healthy and positive attitude towards performance. We focus on sportsmanship, perseverance and
    Special Program Emphasis
     10 Tower Hill Rd
    Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
    (973) 334-1295
    Grades: 2-12 | n/a 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 179 years. Our classrooms are exciting learning environments, where students from age 3 to Grade 12 are challenged, and encouraged.
    (Episcopal)
    (9)
     350 Riverbank
    Burlington, NJ 08016
    (609) 386-3500
    Grades: NS-12 | 252 students
  • The Durand School
    Special Education School
     230 N Evergreen Ave Ste 1
    Woodbury, NJ 08096
    (856) 845-0666
    Grades: 1-12 | 58 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.
    315 E Palisade Avenue
    Englewood, NJ 07631
    (201) 569-9500
    Grades: PK-12 | 966 students
  • Gill St Bernard's School
    Gill St Bernard's School Photo - BALANCE MATTERS ON THE PLAYING FIELD.
    PO Box 604 / St. Bernard's Road
    Gladstone, NJ 07934
    (908) 243-1611
    Grades: NS-12 | 638 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 | 194 students
  • The Hun School Of Princeton
    (1)
     176 Edgerstoune Road
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    (609) 921-7600
    Grades: 6-12 | 630 students
  • Immaculate Heart Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     500 Van Emburgh Ave
    Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
    (201) 445-6800
    Grades: 9-12 | 710 students
  • Jersey Shore Free School
    Special Program Emphasis
     36 Birch Ave
    Little Silver, NJ 07739
    (732) 842-0238
    Grades: NS-12 | 35 students
  • Kent Place School
    All-girls
    (1)
     42 Norwood Avenue
    Summit, NJ 07901
    (908) 273-0900
    Grades: PK-12 | 618 students
  • Lacordaire Academy
    Special Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)
     155 Lorraine Ave
    Montclair, NJ 07043
    (973) 744-1156
    Grades: PK-12 | 201 students
  • The Lawrenceville School
    The Lawrenceville School Photo - Bunn Library
    2500 Main Street, PO Box 6008
    Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
    (609) 895-2030
    Grades: 9-12 | 817 students
  • Montclair Kimberley Academy
    Montclair Kimberley Academy Photo - Travel opportunities are available from Middle School onwards.
    201 Valley Road
    Montclair, NJ 07042
    (973) 746-9800
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,054 students
  • Moorestown Friends School
    Moorestown Friends School Photo - Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs offers a variety of summer learning opportunities for students entering Prekindergarten through high school.
    (Friends)
    (2)
     110 East Main Street
    Moorestown, NJ 08057
    (856) 914-4426
    Grades: NS-12 | 638 students
  • The Morristown-beard School
    The Morristown-beard School Photo - Morristown-Beard School
    All-girls
    (3)
     70 Whippany Road
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    (973) 539-3032
    Grades: 6-12 | 571 students
  • Mount Saint Dominic Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     3 Ryerson Avenue
    Caldwell, NJ 07006
    (973) 226-0660
    Grades: 9-12 | 316 students
  • Mt. St Mary Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     1645 Us Highway 22
    Watchung, NJ 07069
    (908) 757-0108
    Grades: 9-12 | 370 students
  • Newark Academy
    Newark Academy Photo
    (2)
     91 South Orange Avenue
    Livingston, NJ 07039
    (973) 992-7000
    Grades: 6-12 | 599 students
  • Oak Hill Academy
    Oak Hill Academy Photo - Soler Science Center at the Harris Scienceplex. http://www.oakhillacademy.com/academics/science-and-environmental-center
    (3)
     347 Middletown Lincroft Road
    Lincroft, NJ 07738
    (732) 530-1343
    Grades: PK-12 | 273 students
  • Orchard Friends School
    Special Education School
     405 Linden Avenue
    Riverton, NJ 08077
    (856) 786-1123
    Grades: K-12 | 17 students
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