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New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 816 students in New Jersey.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
30% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Jewish).
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in New Jersey include FlexSchool, Hollydell School, and Center For Education.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in New Jersey (2026-27)

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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Center For Education Photo
Center For Education
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
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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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Map of Hollydell School
Hollydell School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
610 Holly Dell Dr
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 582-5151
(1)
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Atlantis Prep School
Gr: PK-K | 171 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1904 Atlantic Ave
Manasquan, NJ 08736
(732) 528-5437
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Map of Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church
Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
Pentecostal
923 W Washington Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 645-1317
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Map of Mesivta Ohr Chaim Meir
Mesivta Ohr Chaim Meir
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1100 Cross St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 865-0201
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New Road School Photo
New Road School
Gr: Inquire with school | 60 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
810 Towbin Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 886-6888
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Map of Sage Day School At Mahwah
Sage Day School At Mahwah
Gr: 5-8 | 30 students
Special Education School
900 Darlington Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 818-8873
(1)
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Map of Trinity Learning Ctr-holy
Trinity Learning Ctr-holy
Gr: PK-K | 159 students
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
7004 Ridge Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-9001
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in New Jersey include FlexSchool, Hollydell School, and Center For Education.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in New Jersey?
10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
30% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Jewish).
10
Private Schools
816
Students
$40,000
Avg. Tuition
27%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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