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Short Hills Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,500 students in Short Hills, NJ, 58% of all K-12 students in Short Hills, 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%.
43% of private schools in Short Hills, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Short Hills Private Schools (2026-27)

Far Brook School Photo
Far Brook School
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
(12)
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Map of The Pingry Lower School
The Pingry Lower School
Gr: K-5 | 288 students
50 Country Day Dr
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4550
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Map of Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun
Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun
Gr: PK-K | 323 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1025 S Orange Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3177
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Map of St. Rose Of Lima Academy
St. Rose Of Lima Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Catholic
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
(1)
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Map of St. Rose of Lima Academy
St. Rose of Lima Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
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The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
The Montessori Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
(1)
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The Winston School of Short Hills Photo
The Winston School of Short Hills
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
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Short Hills, NJ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,500
Students
$21,570
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Short Hills)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,500 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
46%
40%
0.68
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
122 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
116 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
490 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
37%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
552 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
42%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
166 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,570
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$16,021
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$59.2 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Short Hills, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Short Hills, NJ include Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun, Far Brook School, and St. Rose Of Lima Academy.
How many private schools are located in Short Hills?
7 private schools are located in Short Hills.
How diverse are private schools in Short Hills?
Short Hills private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Short Hills go to private school?
58% of all K-12 students in Short Hills are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Short Hills?
43% of private schools in Short Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Short Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Short Hills include: The Pingry Lower School vs. Far Brook School, Far Brook School vs. The Pingry Lower School

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