Rutgers Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 640 students
Yearly Tuition: $51,040
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Rutgers Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rutgers Preparatory School
Pre-K	25
Kind	12
1	18
2	11
3	15
4	20
5	36
6	24
7	36
8	55
9	88
10	106
11	98
12	96

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1766

Colors

White, Maroon

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

640 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

80 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$51,040

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tara Klipstein

Admissions Associate

Helen Williams

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

School Notes

Rutgers Preparatory School, founded in 1766, is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade co-educational independent day school.
Our motto, "Severa res est Verum Gaudium" (Hard work is true joy), expresses our desire that students will develop a positive attitude toward learning and that they will be rewarded with a strong sense of achievement.
The School values intellectual curiosity and personal integrity, seeking to stimulate their development at every level.
We emphasize a solid academic program, creative problem solving, cooperation and group interaction, appreciation of culture and beauty, and healthy emotional and physical growth.
We believe that our students grow and learn best in an environment of trust, cooperation, and open communication.
The educational experience of each individual student is most successful when students, parents, faculty, and administration together support the School's aims and values.

School Mascot: Argonauts

Rutgers Preparatory School, founded in 1766, is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade co-educational independent day school. The School environment is enriched by students who come from a variety of geographic, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Our motto "Severa res est verum gaudium" (Hard work is true joy) expresses our desire that students will develop a positive attitude toward learning and that they will be rewarded with a strong sense of achievement. The School values intellectual curiosity and personal integrity, seeking to stimulate their development at every level. We emphasize a strong academic program, creative problem solving, cooperation and group interaction, appreciation of culture and beauty, and healthy emotional and physical growth. We believe that our students grow and learn best in an environment of trust, cooperation and open communication. The educational experience of each individual student is most successful when students, parents, faculty and administration together support the School's aims and values.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rutgers Preparatory School cost?

Rutgers Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $51,040 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Rutgers Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Rutgers Preparatory School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

What sports does Rutgers Preparatory School offer?

Rutgers Preparatory School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Rutgers Preparatory School's ranking?

Rutgers Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Rutgers Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Rutgers Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

First Day of Classes

September 03, 2026 (Thursday)

School Closed

September 07, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/14/2019

The basketball coach shows a lack of sportsmanship and moral leadership by example. Coaching is more than winning games and creaming opponents mercilessly by 70 points. It is about class, leading by example, and helping athletes be their best selves- sportsmanship would be a good start. Considering he is also a teacher, I question why his behavior on the court is acceptable to the school.

- Posted by Parent - Josie

5 11/20/2014

Perfect size. Small enough for access for students to be involved and participate and larger enough to offer more than everything in terms of curriculum and activities.

- Posted by Parent - alfmc

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The average private school tuition in Somerset County, NJ is $24,581 for elementary schools and $32,288 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Somerset County, NJ is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).