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Phillipsburg Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 349 students in Phillipsburg, NJ, 6% of all K-12 students in Phillipsburg, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Phillipsburg, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Phillipsburg Private Schools (2026)

Map of Sts Philip & James School
Sts Philip & James School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
137 Roseberry St
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-6064
(4)
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Map of Busy Bees Learning Center
Busy Bees Learning Center
Gr: K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool
205 Strykers Rd
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6200
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Map of Kiddie Academy Of Lopatcong
Kiddie Academy Of Lopatcong
Gr: K-1 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
424 State Route 57
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 387-0890
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Phillipsburg, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
349
Students
-8.6% (-33 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+200.0% (+8 students) 9-yr
20%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Phillipsburg)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,371 Schools
# Students
349 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025116168179
2024116165172
2023121164174
2022127167185
2021127165180
2020127160171
2019127164175
2018127164172
2017104167180
2016104166178
2015127154167
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% Students of Color
20%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202520%40%34%
202420%39%34%
202320%40%33%
202219%38%33%
202119%39%32%
202019%39%32%
201919%38%31%
201819%37%31%
201723%38%32%
201623%38%32%
201520%37%32%
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0.60
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.600.630.65
20240.600.640.65
20230.590.650.65
20220.590.650.64
20210.590.650.64
20200.590.650.64
20190.590.650.63
20180.590.650.63
20170.570.640.61
20160.570.650.61
20150.590.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20223%6%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%5%4%
20162%5%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%8%9%
20243%7%9%
20233%7%9%
20226%7%8%
20216%8%9%
20206%8%9%
20196%8%8%
20186%8%8%
20175%8%8%
20165%8%8%
20156%8%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%6%7%
20244%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%8%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
139 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
43%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202544%53%52%
202444%53%52%
202342%51%52%
202248%52%54%
202148%52%54%
202048%52%54%
201948%52%56%
201848%52%56%
201757%53%58%
201657%53%58%
201548%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
149 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
47%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202546%27%26%
202446%27%26%
202349%29%25%
202241%27%25%
202141%27%25%
202041%27%24%
201941%26%24%
201841%26%23%
201733%25%22%
201633%25%22%
201541%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202517:111:111:1
202417:111:111:1
202320:111:111:1
202219:111:111:1
202119:111:111:1
202019:111:112:1
201919:111:112:1
201819:111:112:1
201717:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearPhillipsburg, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025121415
201741415
201641415
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Phillipsburg, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Phillipsburg, NJ is Sts Philip & James School.
How many private schools are located in Phillipsburg?
3 private schools are located in Phillipsburg.
What percentage of students in Phillipsburg go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Phillipsburg are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Phillipsburg?
33% of private schools in Phillipsburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Phillipsburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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