Elite Preparatory Academy is a non-religious private school located at 17 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, New Jersey.
Its main campus include a 90,000 square feet former AT&T training facilities on 14 acres completed with two auditoriums, two large dining facilities, 60 classrooms, indoor and outdoor basketball court and offices with 600 parking space, outdoor track and field and a newly constructed offsite dormitory for the boarding students. The school is accredited by New Jersey Association of Independent School.
The school is also approved by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue I-20 to accept foreign students.
Majority of its high school students are from China looking to go to a well known, prestigious colleges in the U.S. In addition to the regular curriculum, the school offer a number of college level courses including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP physics, AP Chemistry, AP world history, and AP Music theory.
The average SAT score for the students from China is about 1400 and 1300 for the local American students.
Most student receive perfect score of 800 on the SAT math. Colleges that accept its graduates include among others, University of British Columbia, Purdue University (Indiana), Ohio State University, University of Washington (Seattle), Rutgers University (Bush Campus), Rutgers Business School, (Livingston Campus) Boston University, Stony Brook University, University of California (Irvine, Santa Cruz, Davis), and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The school offer authentic Chinese language and culture classes in pace with the school curriculum in Taiwan or China. The school also offer a variety of after school programs, including GO Club, Ping Pong Club, Chinese Opera Club, Basketball, track and field, and badminton Club Most of its students took and passed the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) tests.
Some also passed American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME). Cost of attending the Elite Preparatory is $35,000 per year for two semesters, including tuition and room and board.
The school offer very generous scholarship to the students whose parents couldn't afford a private school and choose to educate their kids at home.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Yearly Tuition: $21,000
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Elite Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
2004
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
35
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,000
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Cynthia Hwang
Admissions Associate
Betty Tuan
Endowment Size
$3 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Elite Preparatory Academy is a non-religious private school located at 17 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, New Jersey. Its main campus include a 90,000 square feet former AT&T training facilities on 14 acres completed with two auditorium, two large dining facilities, 60 classrooms, indoor and outdoor basketball court and offices with 600 parking space, outdoor track and field and a newly constructed offsite dormitory for the boarding students.
- The school is accredited by New Jersey Association of Independent School. The school is also approved by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue I-20 to accept foreign students. Majority of its high school students are from China looking to go to a well known, prestigious colleges in the U.S.
- In addition to the regular curriculum, the school offer a number of college level courses including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP physics, AP Chemistry, AP world history, and AP Music theory. The average SAT score for the students from China is about 1400 and 1300 for the local American students. Most student receive perfect score of 800 on the SAT math.
- Colleges that accept its graduates include among others, University of British Columbia, Purdue University (Indiana), Ohio State University, University of Washington (Seattle), Rutgers University (Bush Campus), Rutgers Business School, (Livingston Campus) Boston University, Stony Brook University, University of California (Irvine, Santa Cruz, Davis), and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
- The school offer authentic Chinese language and culture classes in pace with the school curriculum in Taiwan or China. The school also offer a variety of after school programs, including GO Club, Ping Pong Club, Chinese Opera Club, Basketball, track and field, and badminton Club
- Most of its students took and passed the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) tests. Some also passed American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME).
- Cost of attending the Elite Preparatory is $35,000 per year for two semesters, including tuition and room and board. The school offer very generous scholarship to the students whose parents couldn't afford a private school and choose to educate their kids at home.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Elite Preparatory Academy cost?
Elite Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $21,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Elite Preparatory Academy?
The acceptance rate of Elite Preparatory Academy is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 78%. Elite Preparatory Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.
Does Elite Preparatory Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Elite Preparatory Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Elite Preparatory Academy offer?
Elite Preparatory Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Martial Arts, Paddle Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Elite Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Elite Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Elite Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Elite Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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