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 High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 800 students in Toms River, NJ.
The top ranked private high school in Toms River, NJ is Donovan Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
100% of private high schools in Toms River, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Toms River Private High Schools (2025)

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
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
[+] 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Toms River, NJ?
The top ranked private high schools in Toms River, NJ is Donovan Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Toms River?
2 private high schools are located in Toms River.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Toms River?
100% of private high schools in Toms River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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