The average private school acceptance rate in New Jersey is 78% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in New Jersey is Somerset Hills Learning Institute, with an acceptance rate of 1%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 1%
64%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 43%
Most Selective Private Schools in New Jersey (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 1%
Grades: 1-12
1810 Burnt Mills Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Rank: #22.
Blair Academy![Blair Academy Photo]( "Blair Academy Photo")
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Grades: 9-12
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: 9-12
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: 6-12
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: 9-12
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Rank: #66.
The Pennington School![The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.]( "The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.")
(Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 6-12
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: K-12
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-5400
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
613 Sunset Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 531-2206
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: K-12
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: K-8
247 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-8660
Rank: #1313.
Delbarton School![Delbarton School Photo - The Class of 2024]( "Delbarton School Photo - The Class of 2024")
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: 7-12
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: NS-12
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Morris Catholic High School![Morris Catholic High School Photo - Over 100 students participate in our Spring Musical and Fall Drama productions.]( "Morris Catholic High School Photo - Over 100 students participate in our Spring Musical and Fall Drama productions.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
200 Morris Ave
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-6674
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-6674
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Saint Peter's Prep![Saint Peter's Prep Photo]( "Saint Peter's Prep Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
144 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 547-6400
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 547-6400
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-8
707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: PK-12
1-30 Summit Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
ALBRICH Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-1
159 2nd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(646) 662-3378
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: NS-12
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-2
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: NS-12
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Glenview Academy![Glenview Academy Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.]( "Glenview Academy Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 3-9
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(862) 227-0497
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(862) 227-0497
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
The Gramon School![The Gramon School Photo - In our Culinary Arts program students learn about table service, dining room protocol and business operation for an overall introduction to the culinary arts and food services industry. The pre-vocational curriculum teaches the skills necessary for employment—generalizing learned skills to pre-vocational and functional tasks. Individualization is crucial, as students have a wide range of skill levels.]( "The Gramon School Photo - In our Culinary Arts program students learn about table service, dining room protocol and business operation for an overall introduction to the culinary arts and food services industry. The pre-vocational curriculum teaches the skills necessary for employment—generalizing learned skills to pre-vocational and functional tasks. Individualization is crucial, as students have a wide range of skill levels.")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 10-12
24 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-9555
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-9555
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 8-12
659 Belmont Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6200
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6200
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
301 Garden St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-3688
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-3688
Rank: #3434.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: 9-12
50 Oakwood Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-0900
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-0900
Rank: #3535.
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: PK-12
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Jersey average private schools acceptance rate?
The New Jersey average private schools acceptance rate is 78% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked private schools in New Jersey include Somerset Hills Learning Institute, Blair Academy and The Lawrenceville School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in New Jersey?
The most selective private high school in New Jersey is Somerset Hills Learning Institute, with an acceptance rate of 1%. The most selective private elementary school is Somerset Hills Learning Institute, with an acceptance rate of 1%.
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