Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building

Top 20 Best New Jersey Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 128 nonsectarian private high schools in New Jersey. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New Jersey.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in New Jersey include Primoris Academy, The Lawrenceville School, and Gill St. Bernard's School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in New Jersey (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Barnstable Academy
Barnstable Academy Photo
(7)
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Benway School
Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.
Special Education School
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Grades: 1-12
| 71 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!
(6)
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Grades: NS-12
| 613 students
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
Primoris Academy
Primoris Academy Photo - An independent private school located in Westwood, NJ, Primoris Academy is a vibrant and nurturing environment for advanced learners. We strive to create a joyful learning experience that inspires as well as challenges.
(19)
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Grades: K-12
| 98 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
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(13)
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Grades: PK-12
| 449 students
The Calais School
The Calais School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
45 Highland Ave
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 884-2030
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
The Center School
Special Education School
2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Cornerstone Day School
Special Education School
(7)
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Grades: 5-12
| 130 students
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Morristown
Fusion Academy Morristown Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Princeton
Fusion Academy Princeton Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.
Alternative School
(1)
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
The Hudson School
The Hudson School Photo - We offer a broad & balanced academic program that instills intellectually & social values to better the world.
(2)
601 Park Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8335
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Grades: 8-12
| 102 students
Bonnie Brae School
All-boys | Special Education School
3415 Valley Rd
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Center For Education
Center For Education Photo
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Collegiate School
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Grades: PK-12
| 110 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
| n/a students
Ctc
Special Education School
321 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Grades: 2-12
| 81 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
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
FlexSchool
FlexSchool Photo
Alternative School
(7)
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
The Gramon Family of Schools
The Gramon Family of Schools Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills, and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
The Gramon School
The Gramon School Photo - In our Culinary Arts program students learn about table service, dining room protocol and business operation for an overall introduction to the culinary arts and food services industry. The pre-vocational curriculum teaches the skills necessary for employment—generalizing learned skills to pre-vocational and functional tasks. Individualization is crucial, as students have a wide range of skill levels.
Special Education School
24 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-9555
Grades: 10-12
| 53 students
Holmstead School
Special Education School
(2)
14 Hope St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-1696
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
The Hun School Of Princeton
(2)
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 655 students
Kenmare High School
All-girls | Alternative School
89 York St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-1177
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Kent Place School
All-girls
(2)
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 640 students
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Lehmann School & Technical Education Center
Special Education School
1100 Airport Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
Grades: PK-11
| 20 students
Matheny School
Special Education School
65 Highland Avenue
Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 234-0011
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
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