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The Rumson Country Day School
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Rumson Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 705 students in Rumson, NJ, 29% of all K-12 students in Rumson, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Rumson, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rumson Private Schools (2026-27)

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Holy Cross Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
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The Rumson Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
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Rumson, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
705
Students
$28,348
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rumson)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
705 Students
216,190 Students
% Students of Color
5%
40%
0.27
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
<1%
7%
# White Students
658 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
85%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
88 Students
58,533 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
20,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,348
$16,991
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,333
$16,112
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rumson, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Rumson, NJ include Holy Cross Academy and The Rumson Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Rumson?
2 private schools are located in Rumson.
What percentage of students in Rumson go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Rumson are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rumson?
50% of private schools in Rumson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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