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Best New Jersey Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 609 religiously affiliated private schools serving 147,884 students in New Jersey (44% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $12,273, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,948.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (40% of schools), Jewish (29% of schools) and Christian (10% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 609
  • # Students Served: 147,884

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 609
  • # Students Served: 147,884

Top Ranked New Jersey Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Assembly of God
11
1,444
64%
Baptist
19
1,878
47%
Calvinist
2
117
27%
Catholic
242
71,802
37%
Christian
58
9,248
47%
Church of God in Christ
1
10
83%
Episcopal
9
1,181
54%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2
177
70%
Friends
4
899
47%
Greek Orthodox
1
159
20%
Islamic
23
4,424
59%
Jewish
175
49,380
7%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5
343
28%
Mennonite
1
23
100%
Methodist
7
986
16%
Other
25
3,438
49%
Other Lutheran
2
320
56%
Pentecostal
6
171
92%
Presbyterian
8
1,320
12%
Seventh Day Adventist
8
564
98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in New Jersey include Moorestown Friends School, Classical Academies of St. Therese, and ALBRICH Academy.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in New Jersey?
609 religiously affiliated private schools are located in New Jersey.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $12,273, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,948.

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