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Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 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 St. Benedict's Preparatory School, Kent Place School, and The Montclair Kimberley Academy.
The average tuition cost is $21,785, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,959.
48% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey (2026-27)

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

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey include St. Benedict's Preparatory School, Kent Place School, and The Montclair Kimberley Academy.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in New Jersey?
25 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in New Jersey.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $21,785, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,959.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey?
New Jersey private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
48% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
25
Private Schools
7,697
Students
$21,785
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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