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Seton Hall Preparatory School

120 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052

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Seton Hall Prep is a private boys high school (grades 9-12) of the Archdiocese of Newark.

Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey.

The Prep provides an academically demanding environment to approximately 900 young men from a diverse spectrum of over 120 towns in the northern part of New Jersey.

SHP takes as its mission the development of the whole man—spiritual, intellectual, social and physical.

The Prep community proceeds from a belief that growth as a whole person is not limited to secular knowledge but involves the spiritual fulfillment that has been a central concern in its educational tradition.

In as much as such growth and maturity are rooted in personal and social responsibility, a code of conduct and expectations is in place to guide the student community in their daily activities.

Consequent to its Catholic identity, SHP seeks to foster an ecumenical and diverse community, faithful to a Judeo-Christian heritage.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 976 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1856

Colors

White, Blue, Royal blue

Student Body

Total Students

976 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,200 (2022–23)

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School Notes

School Mascot: Piracy

Seton Hall Prep is a private boys high school (grades 9-12) of the Archdiocese of Newark.
Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey.
The Prep provides an academically demanding environment to approximately 900 young men from a diverse spectrum of over 120 towns in the northern part of New Jersey.
SHP takes as its mission the development of the whole man—spiritual, intellectual, social and physical.
The Prep community proceeds from a belief that growth as a whole person is not limited to secular knowledge but involves the spiritual fulfillment that has been a central concern in its educational tradition.
In as much as such growth and maturity are rooted in personal and social responsibility, a code of conduct and expectations is in place to guide the student community in their daily activities.
Consequent to its Catholic identity, SHP seeks to foster an ecumenical and diverse community, faithful to a Judeo-Christian heritage.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall Preparatory School?

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

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School Closed: Labor Day

September 04, 2026 (Friday)

First Day of School - Special Schedule

September 09, 2026 (Wednesday)

Last Day to Drop a Course

September 28, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed - Columbus Day

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed - Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 976 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,147 for elementary schools and $23,915 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).