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2023 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey

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  1. #3 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    The Pingry School

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    Private School,

    BASKING RIDGE, NJ,

    K-12,

    144 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Pingry has been most impactful in its ability to show me the value of community during each individual's highs and lows in life. The Pingry community has always wrapped its arms around me during both....

    Read 144 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,197,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  2. #6 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    The Peddie School

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    Private School,

    HIGHTSTOWN, NJ,

    9-12,

    152 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Peddie makes an effort to inform prospective students of its academic rigor. And oh, is school hard at Peddie! The typical school day is packed with a class of challenging math, a productive....

    Read 152 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 532,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  3. #8 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    Kent Place School

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    Private School,

    SUMMIT, NJ,

    PK, K-12,

    62 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Academically excellent, great leadership opportunities, and supportive staff. The school should have much higher rankings given how well it prepares well rounded and intelligent future leaders. In 2007, The Wall Street Journal already listed Kent Place School as one of the...The school has excellent academical cuticulum, strong STEM resources, and abundant student activities. At KPS learning with purpose, leading with ethics, thriving in community, and investing in one...KPS has a long history. Since 1894, KPS has dedicated to empowering girls. The results have been spectacular. KPS has sent students to many top institutions in the world..

    Read 62 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 649,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  4. #9 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    Princeton Day School

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    Private School,

    PRINCETON, NJ,

    PK, K-12,

    129 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says PDS is a diverse independent school with many great characteristics. The academics and curriculum are very thorough and definitely help students get ready for what comes next. This school also has....

    Read 129 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 969,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  5. #11 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    Blair Academy

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    Private School,

    BLAIRSTOWN, NJ,

    9-12,

    104 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We have had a wonderful experience at Blair; our daughter is thriving. Blair has helped her develop academically and socially. We love Blair's challenging school curriculum, especially that each....

    Read 104 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 465,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  6. #12 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    Montclair Kimberley Academy

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    Private School,

    MONTCLAIR, NJ,

    PK, K-12,

    120 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says MKA is a school with a lot of academic rigor, and it is clear that most of the teachers care for the student's academics. Keyword most, because some teachers (especially at the middle school) did not....

    Read 120 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,052,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  7. #15 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    The Pennington School

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    Private School,

    PENNINGTON, NJ,

    6-12,

    78 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our son is a senior who has attended The Pennington School since his freshman year and his experience has been tremendous! He has friends from all over the world, his classes have had about 8 to 13....

    Read 78 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 534,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  8. #16 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    The Wilberforce School

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    Private School,

    PRINCETON, NJ,

    PK, K-12,

    107 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says As a student who has attended the Wilberforce school from 8-12th grade with siblings currently in the lower and middle school, I have experienced much of the school in its entirety. I transferred...1. The Wilberforce school functions on a classical curriculum. Therefore, everyone takes mostly all the same classes. Personally, I love the small classes and intimate learning environment that...2. The teachers are AMAZING. They have not only helped me to grow in areas I previously had low confidence in (ie math, public speaking), but also have grown me as a whole person. Humane letters...3. I have been heavily involved in the musical and it has been one of the highlights of my time here!.

    Read 107 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 343,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  9. #17 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    The Hun School of Princeton

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    Private School,

    PRINCETON, NJ,

    6-12,

    135 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I have thoroughly enjoyed Hun. The classes are challenging, the teachers engaging, the extracurriculars are what you make them and the sports teams are both welcoming and as competitive ad you want.....

    Read 135 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 665,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  10. #19 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    Ranney School

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    Private School,

    TINTON FALLS, NJ,

    PK, K-12,

    35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My son started at Ranney this fall and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. We feel so fortunate that our son has teachers who challenge him, recognize his potential, and help him to be the...Perhaps the most important gift that Ranney has given our son is happiness. He wakes up every morning excited to go to school. He comes home and excitedly talks about his day, his learnings, and...We are so thankful that we made the decision to send our son to Ranney and are thrilled that our youngest son will be attending next year as well!.

    Read 35 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 736,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  11. #20 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    Morristown Beard School

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    Private School,

    MORRISTOWN, NJ,

    6-12,

    121 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says What a great place this is! The kids here are genuinely happy and spirited. The culture is upbeat and supportive. Teachers really get to know their students well, and it is abundantly evident that...The curriculum is innovative. Advanced seminars are offered, as well as independent study. There are traditional AP classes as well as Honors courses. Athletics are great, and there is a strong theater and arts program. Some prospective parents worry that MBS is not rigorous enough, and that their child won't get into an elite college. In fact, I was one of them. Turns out that simply was not true! Your child can....

    Read 121 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 616,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  12. #21 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    Pioneer Academy

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    Private School,

    WAYNE, NJ,

    PK, K-12,

    86 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Pioneer Academy is a great school, both on the academic level and ethical level.It provided a safe and nourishing environment for both my kids, the elder of them attended Pioneer for the 4 years of high school and helped him a lot. He finished the school last year and now is...My youngest son has been attending Pioneer since 3rd grade. He is now in 8th grade and enjoying the school with all that it offers, good teachers, great learning facilities, different sports...Pioneer is a small school in numbers and may lack some facilities like an indoor gym, but it is really like a big family for the kids!.

    Read 86 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 395,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  13. #22 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.

    Moorestown Friends School

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    Private School,

    MOORESTOWN, NJ,

    PK, K-12,

    83 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Moorestown Friends is as advertised, inspiring kids to perform academically, to pursue interdisciplinary study, and to break the mold of a student fitting a single archetype. It's a place where most...However, it can be exhausting. MFS can be difficult for high-achievers experiencing burnout. One thing I will say is that the emotional strain placed on a student to perform may impact their mental...TL;DR: It's a great mix of pre-professional and creative, has amazing resources for all sorts of study and projects, but can be unhealthily competitive..

    Read 83 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 634,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

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