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Newton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 333 students in Newton, NJ, 9% of all K-12 students in Newton, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Newton, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Newton, NJ (2026-27)

Map of Camp Auxilium Learning Center
Camp Auxilium Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
14 Old Swartswood Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-2621
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Map of Lakeland Andover School
Lakeland Andover School
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
20 Jefferson St.
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-0208
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Map of Northwest Christian School
Northwest Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Sports: 2
92 County Road 519
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-9713
(2)
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Newton, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
333
Students
$55,800
Avg. Tuition
6
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newton)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
333 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
9%
40%
0.39
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
151 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
76%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
32 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%
Average Class Size
6 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,800
$17,000
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Newton, NJ?
3 private schools are located in Newton, NJ.
What percentage of students in Newton go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
67% of private schools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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