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New Jersey Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: New Jersey Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in New Jersey is $17,000 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $16,890 per year and the private high school average is $22,979 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Apples & Books Learning Center, with a tuition of $1,036.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 306
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,036–$4,280
NJ School Avg.: $17,004
National School Avg.: $11,232

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 306
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,036–$4,280
NJ School Avg.: $17,004
National School Avg.: $11,232

New Jersey Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +21.8% (+$3,388 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New Jersey (NJ) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$18,947	▲ +$662	▲ +3.6%
2024	$14,622	$18,285	▲ +$545	▲ +3.1%
2023	$14,057	$17,740	▲ +$530	▲ +3.1%
2022	$13,504	$17,210	▲ +$252	▲ +1.5%
2021	$13,232	$16,958	▲ +$168	▲ +1.0%
2020	$12,915	$16,790	▲ +$225	▲ +1.4%
2019	$12,656	$16,565	▲ +$384	▲ +2.4%
2018	$12,363	$16,181	▲ +$227	▲ +1.4%
2017	$12,049	$15,954	▲ +$395	▲ +2.5%
2016	$11,633	$15,559	▲ +$614	▲ +4.1%
2015	$11,174	$14,945	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $1,036 $5,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,557

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average private schools tuition?

The New Jersey average private schools tuition is $17,000 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in New Jersey?

The top ranked private schools in New Jersey include Apples & Books Learning Center, Lawrence Day School and Joyful Noise Christian School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in New Jersey?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in New Jersey is Immaculata High School, with a tuition of $1400. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Joyful Noise Christian School, with a tuition of $1086.

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