Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.

Best Toms River Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,154 students in Toms River, NJ (there are 19 public schools, serving 12,796 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Toms River, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Toms River, NJ include Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten, St. Joseph Grade School, and Donovan Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
36% of private schools in Toms River, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Toms River Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Donovan Catholic High School
Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1500 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
St. Joseph Grade School
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Tuition listed
Dover Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3
Hilltop Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1917 Route 37 W
Toms River, NJ 08757
(732) 657-6676
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
Toms River KinderCare
Toms River KinderCare Photo - Toms River KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
915 Hazelwood Rd.
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 929-3010
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Toms River, New Jersey

Toms River, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
255 Route 70
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 363-5530
Gr: PK-4 | 123 students

Overview

This Town (Toms River)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,154 Students
217,877 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
93 Teachers
20,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
54%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1254
(Out of 1600)
1262

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,463
$18,822
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$16,414
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
79 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
980 Students
116,454 Students
% White Students
52%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
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
602 Students
59,277 Students
% of Others Students
32%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Toms River, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in Toms River, NJ include Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten, St. Joseph Grade School, and Donovan Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Toms River?
11 private schools are located in Toms River.
How diverse are private schools in Toms River?
Toms River private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Toms River go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Toms River are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Toms River?
36% of private schools in Toms River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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