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Wharton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 401 students in Wharton, NJ, 22% of all K-12 students in Wharton, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Wharton, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wharton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of American Christian School North Campus
American Christian School North Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 255 students
345 S Main St
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 328-1352
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students
Catholic
345 S. Main St., Wharton, NJ
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 366-0309
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Wharton, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
401
Students
11%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wharton)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
401 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
11%
40%
0.38
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
312 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
78%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
53 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%

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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