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Best New Jersey Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 2,382 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Jersey include The Lawrenceville School, The Pennington School, and Peddie School.
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Jersey (2026-27)

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Blair Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 25
Presbyterian
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
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The Lawrenceville School
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 22
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
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Peddie School
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 44
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
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The Pennington School
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 1
Methodist
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Jersey include The Lawrenceville School, The Pennington School, and Peddie School.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in New Jersey?
4 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in New Jersey.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
50% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Methodist).
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Private Schools
2,382
Students
$65,023
Avg. Tuition
60%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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