Doane Academy Photo - AN EDUCATION FOR LIFE- Our beautiful, historic campus rests on the banks of the Delaware River and offers students a unique environment for rigorous academics, extra-curricular opportunities, and student life enriched by traditions that have developed over more than 180 years. Our classrooms are exciting learning environments, where students from preschool to Grade 12th are challenged, and encouraged.

Top 20 Best New Jersey Private High Schools Belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 private high schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools serving 13,575 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools in New Jersey include Newark Academy, The Lawrenceville School, and Princeton Day School.
The average tuition cost is $35,078, which is higher than the New Jersey private high school average tuition cost of $21,087.
46% of private high schools belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to New Jersey Association of Independent Schools in New Jersey (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gill St. Bernard's School Photo - Discover the magic behind Gill St. Bernard's and begin your admission journey today!
(6)
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Grades: NS-12
| 613 students
Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown Friends School Photo - Moorestown Friends School Summer Programs offers a variety of summer learning opportunities for students entering Prekindergarten through high school.
(Friends)
(8)
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4426
Grades: NS-12
| 634 students
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child Photo
Special Education School
(7)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 485 students
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
Ranney School
Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
(2)
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Grades: PK-12
| 775 students
Stuart Country Day School
Stuart Country Day School Photo - The front of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, NJ.
(Catholic)
(5)
1200 Stuart Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-2330
Grades: NS-12
| 275 students
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(11)
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Grades: PK-12
| 449 students
The Hudson School
The Hudson School Photo - We offer a broad & balanced academic program that instills intellectually & social values to better the world.
(2)
601 Park Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8335
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1001 Main Rd
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 697-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Blair Academy
Blair Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Doane Academy
Doane Academy Photo - Riverbank campus
(Episcopal)
(9)
350 Riverbank
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3500
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Dwight-englewood School
Dwight-englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
(1)
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Grades: PK-12
| 1,053 students
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Golda Och Academy
Golda Och Academy Photo
(Jewish)
(5)
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
Grades: PK-12
| 453 students
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Morristown Beard School
Morristown Beard School Photo
(3)
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-3032
Grades: 6-12
| 612 students
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Mount Saint Mary Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US-22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 673 students
Peddie School
Peddie School Photo - With an average class size of 12 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, Peddie?'s rigorous and innovative academic program continues to evolve to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) Photo
Special Education School
71 Okner Pkwy
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-1999
Grades: 8-12
| 77 students
Princeton Day School
Princeton Day School Photo
(1)
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Grades: PK-12
| 953 students
Saddle River Day School
Saddle River Day School Photo - The iconic Main Hall houses the Lower School and Administrative Offices including the Head of School. Lower School classrooms include a state of the art Science lab, library and art studio.
(7)
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Grades: NS-12
| 347 students
St. Augustine Preparatory School
St. Augustine Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
611 Cedar Avenue
Richland, NJ 08350
(856) 697-2600
Grades: 8-12
| 615 students
St. Dominic Academy
All-girls | Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
2572 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 434-5938
Grades: 7-12
| 219 students
Saint Joseph High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Saint Peter's Prep
Saint Peter's Prep Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
144 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 547-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo
Montessori School (Islamic)
501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
Grades: PK-12
| 149 students

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