Academy Of Saint Elizabeth Photo

Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 25 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 7,697 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey include Academy Of The Holy Angels, Christian Brothers Academy, and Kent Place School.
The average tuition cost is $21,785, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,813.
48% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.
Montessori School
(7)
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(5)
2 Convent Rd
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 219-9762
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of The Holy Angels
All-girls (Catholic)
315 Hillside Ave
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-7822
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Bonnie Brae School
All-boys | Special Education School
3415 Valley Rd
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students
Christian Brothers Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
850 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Edgarton Christian Academy
(Christian)
212 Catawba Ave
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Kent Place School
All-girls
(2)
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Matheny School
Special Education School
65 Highland Avenue
Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 234-0011
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Noor-ul-iman School
(Islamic)
(1)
4137 Us Highway 1
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Tuition listed
50 Country Day Dr
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4550
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Tuition listed
St. Benedict's Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(2)
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Gr: K-12 | 803 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose High School
(Catholic)
607 7th Ave
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-2858
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Hall
All-girls (Catholic)
900 Leonardville Rd
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 291-1297
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Tuition listed
Villa Victoria Lower School
Villa Victoria Lower School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
376 W Upper Ferry Rd
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 882-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
Villa Walsh Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Western Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 349-0377
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Hunterdon Preparatory School
Special Education School
11 Spencer Lane
Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 832-7200
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 9 students
The Phoenix Center
Special Education School
(1)
16 Monsignor Owens Pl
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 542-0743
Gr: Inquire with school | 124 students
Pineland Learning Center, Inc.
Special Education School
(1)
520 N 4th St Bldg 1
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 378-5020
Gr: 2-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
2824 River Rd
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-6791
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Tuition listed
Search Day Program Inc.
Special Education School
(2)
73 Wickapecko Dr.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-0454
Gr: K | 130 students
Shepard Preparatory High School
Special Education School
8 Columba Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 984-1600
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Tiny Town Pre-school
Daycare / Preschool
26 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-9999
Gr: NS-PK | 113 students Avg. class size: 14 students

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