Best Wharton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 401 students in Wharton, NJ (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,393 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Wharton, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Wharton, NJ is American Christian School North Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private schools in Wharton, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Wharton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
345 S Main St
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 328-1352
Gr: PK-12 | 255 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
345 S. Main St., Wharton, NJ
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 366-0309
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students

Overview

This Town (Wharton)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
401 Students
217,860 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
20,230 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$18,756
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
312 Students
116,450 Students
% White Students
78%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
53 Students
59,284 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wharton, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in Wharton, NJ is American Christian School North Campus.
How many private schools are located in Wharton?
2 private schools are located in Wharton.
What percentage of students in Wharton go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Wharton are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wharton?
100% of private schools in Wharton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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