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New Jersey Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: New Jersey Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in New Jersey is $16,872 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is St. Charles Borromeo, with a tuition of $3,000.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 164
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,000–$4,800
NJ School Avg.: $17,497
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 164
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,000–$4,800
NJ School Avg.: $17,497
National School Avg.: $10,510

New Jersey Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +21.6% (+$2,944 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New Jersey (NJ) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,807	$16,568	▲ +$599	▲ +3.8%
2024	$12,481	$15,969	▲ +$477	▲ +3.1%
2023	$11,978	$15,492	▲ +$511	▲ +3.4%
2022	$11,484	$14,981	▲ +$211	▲ +1.4%
2021	$11,253	$14,770	▲ +$139	▲ +1.0%
2020	$10,968	$14,631	▲ +$141	▲ +1.0%
2019	$10,740	$14,490	▲ +$398	▲ +2.8%
2018	$10,494	$14,092	▲ +$220	▲ +1.6%
2017	$10,230	$13,872	▲ +$248	▲ +1.8%
2016	$9,879	$13,624	▲ +$455	▲ +3.5%
2015	$9,510	$13,169	—	—

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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: $3,000 $5,600 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,519

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average private elementary schools tuition?

The New Jersey average private elementary schools tuition is $16,991 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private elementary schools in New Jersey include St. Charles Borromeo, Wildwood Catholic Academy and St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School.

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