For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 32 students in Salem County, NJ (there are 34 public schools, serving 11,024 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Salem County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
Private Schools in Salem County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Strang School/ranch Hope
All-boys | Special Education School
37 Sawmill Rd
Alloway, NJ 08001
(856) 935-1555
Alloway, NJ 08001
(856) 935-1555
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students
Salem County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Salem County Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
104 Sparks Ave
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 678-9464
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 678-9464
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Salem County)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
32 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
57%
40%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
Average Class Size
4 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
37%
7%
# White Students
13 Students
116,434 Students
% White Students
41%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
6%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Salem County, NJ?
1 private schools are located in Salem County, NJ.
What percentage of students in Salem County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Salem County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
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