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Parent: My son is now an Alumni of RPS. He began his journey at prep at age 3 (Pre K3) and graduated class of 2020. He is an RPS lifer! The school offered him a great academic program in addition to a safe and beautiful campus, which was his home away from home. He made many life long friends at Prep through his participation in sports and clubs. ...My son is now a sophomore at Johns Hopkins. His transition from high school to college was smooth thanks to RPS. He is an outstanding student with a passion for science, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He made us proud by making Dean's list both semesters at Hopkins his Freshman year. All of his accomplishments would not have been possible had he not been taught discipline, structure and commitment to his studies in our home and reinforced at RPS. The school was and remains an extension of our family. We are grateful to the faculty and staff at RPS...Read 100 Reviews
#9 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
SOMERSET, NJ,
PK, K-12,
100 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My son is now an Alumni of RPS. He began his journey at prep at age 3 (Pre K3) and graduated class of 2020. He is an RPS lifer! The school offered him a great academic program in addition to a...My son is now a sophomore at Johns Hopkins. His transition from high school to college was smooth thanks to RPS. He is an outstanding student with a passion for science, majoring in Molecular and....
My son is now an Alumni of RPS. He began his journey at prep at age 3 (Pre K3) and graduated class of 2020. He is an RPS lifer! The school offered him a great academic program in addition to a...My son is now a sophomore at Johns Hopkins. His transition from high school to college was smooth thanks to RPS. He is an outstanding student with a passion for science, majoring in Molecular and....
Read 100 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 640,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Parent: As parents of a child currently enrolled in the W+H Early Childhood Program, we are blown away by the curriculum, holistically. Our daughter LOVES SCHOOL! The faculty members are passionate about their respective areas of concentration and show genuine care for the children understanding foundational educational theories. This is not a memorization and regurgitation environment. The community of parents and students is more like another family, very nurturing and supportive. W+H has fostered a multicultural/ globally inclusive environment, teaching both students and families about the beauty and cultures of the community through various different platforms. The value of this experience for our daughter is priceless! It is well worth the investment as it is teaching our child empathy and social responsibility as well as giving her a first-rate education...Read 81 Reviews
#11 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
EDISON, NJ,
81 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As parents of a child currently enrolled in the W+H Early Childhood Program, we are blown away by the curriculum, holistically. Our daughter LOVES SCHOOL! The faculty members are passionate about....
As parents of a child currently enrolled in the W+H Early Childhood Program, we are blown away by the curriculum, holistically. Our daughter LOVES SCHOOL! The faculty members are passionate about....
Read 81 reviews.
Students: 471,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Parent: Even after an unusual first year of high school during COVID, we are still very happy that our daughter chose Mount Saint Mary. Sister Lisa has provided strong leadership throughout, and it's clear that the school's past investments in technology have made it possible for the students to learn from anywhere. So far, we have been impressed by the academics (both Honors and CP courses) and feel that the workload is challenging but manageable. We look forward to the next three years, where she can be in person all the time, get more involved, make even more friends, and experience all that Mount has to offer!...Read 174 Reviews
#28 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
WATCHUNG, NJ,
9-12,
174 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Even after an unusual first year of high school during COVID, we are still very happy that our daughter chose Mount Saint Mary. Sister Lisa has provided strong leadership throughout, and it's clear....
Even after an unusual first year of high school during COVID, we are still very happy that our daughter chose Mount Saint Mary. Sister Lisa has provided strong leadership throughout, and it's clear....
Read 174 reviews.
Students: 269,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Parent: As the parent of two children in the lower school, I am extremely pleased with SSSAS. The Early Saints teachers make each day engaging for my 3-year-old. The monthly units the ES learn have prompted my son to apply what he’s learned to the world around him (the food unit they completed prompts a nightly discussion about which foods on his plate are muscle foods, brain foods, etc.). His teachers started a recent parent conference with 3 very specific adjectives to describe my son and given the examples they gave me, it is clear that really understand him as a whole child. ...My experiences with JK and K were also nothing short of fantastic; even during the pandemic the teachers were able to connect with my son. The K and 1st grade teachers have also provided my son a solid educational foundation; they have identified his strengths and given additional challenging work so that he hasn’t been bored. Any issues I’ve had have been quickly and appropriately addressed by his teachers...Read 132 Reviews
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
132 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As the parent of two children in the lower school, I am extremely pleased with SSSAS. The Early Saints teachers make each day engaging for my 3-year-old. The monthly units the ES learn have prompted my son to apply what he’s learned to the world around him (the food unit they...My experiences with JK and K were also nothing short of fantastic; even during the pandemic the teachers were able to connect with my son. The K and 1st grade teachers have also provided my son a....
As the parent of two children in the lower school, I am extremely pleased with SSSAS. The Early Saints teachers make each day engaging for my 3-year-old. The monthly units the ES learn have prompted my son to apply what he’s learned to the world around him (the food unit they...My experiences with JK and K were also nothing short of fantastic; even during the pandemic the teachers were able to connect with my son. The K and 1st grade teachers have also provided my son a....
Read 132 reviews.
Students: 1,183,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Senior: It was a school where I had to grow, for better or for worse. The school is tiny, so everyone in your grade will know each other. While this let me build some great bonds with people, it also means that you're stuck with the personality people assume you have. Even though we were small, we are cliquey. The education varies in quality. There are some good teachers, but the staff does not communicate with each other and some teachers believe that piling on assignments and making tests incredibly difficult will ensure that the rigor of the curriculum is preserved. However, I learned a ton and it affirmed that medicine was the field for me, and that's a discovery I would not have made in a regular high school. You also learn to develop your sense and understanding of self separate from your grades or education. Everyone here is smart! So you undergo a lot of self introspection and rediscover yourself...Read 142 Reviews
#33 Best Public High Schools in New Jersey.
Public School,
WOODBRIDGE, NJ,
142 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says It was a school where I had to grow, for better or for worse. The school is tiny, so everyone in your grade will know each other. While this let me build some great bonds with people, it also means....
It was a school where I had to grow, for better or for worse. The school is tiny, so everyone in your grade will know each other. While this let me build some great bonds with people, it also means....
Read 142 reviews.
Students: 271,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Senior: The teachers at the school are very understanding and want to see the students succeed. They were very understanding and helped me to grow a love for medical research. I would love to see the school include a college and job fair...Read 100 Reviews
#38 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
METUCHEN, NJ,
100 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says The teachers at the school are very understanding and want to see the students succeed. They were very understanding and helped me to grow a love for medical research. I would love to see the school....
The teachers at the school are very understanding and want to see the students succeed. They were very understanding and helped me to grow a love for medical research. I would love to see the school....
Students: 514,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Niche User: The type of education you will receive here is unique and hard to match. Dedicated teachers and staff. Quality secular education with focus on STEAM, and strong emphasis on religious learning. high schoolers graduate with a degree in religious studies simultaneously, so the kids get a very strong foundation that prepares them for understanding and living the faith in modern society no matter what they pursue in life . Impressive facility, gym, playground, and best of all, attached masjid for the kids to experience daily congregational prayer with the Imam! As soon as you walk in, you will be treated like family...Read 18 Reviews
#42 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
SOUTH RIVER, NJ,
18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The type of education you will receive here is unique and hard to match. Dedicated teachers and staff. Quality secular education with focus on STEAM, and strong emphasis on religious learning. ....
The type of education you will receive here is unique and hard to match. Dedicated teachers and staff. Quality secular education with focus on STEAM, and strong emphasis on religious learning. ....
Read 18 reviews.
Students: 215,
Parent: TCS is a family-oriented school. This is our 4th year at the school, and we’ve loved it from the first day. We have an elementary student and middle schooler. The campus is historical in that it was a former military camp. The open campus is quite unique! Everyone at TCS is warm and welcoming. The teachers are excellent, and they are truly dedicated to making sure they get to know each student. Academics are at a high bar, but the spiritual and character development of the students is also a priority. The school really makes sure the students have a well-rounded experience. I really love the Carnegie Hall music program in the elementary school. The students learn music theory, explore music and cultures from around the world, begin their first instrument in 3rd grade and even go to Carnegie Hall in NYC for the program’s interactive concerts. TCS has a lot to offer! I truly encourage prospective families to stop in for a private tour or go to a preview day. You will be impressed!...Read 76 Reviews
#45 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
PISCATAWAY, NJ,
76 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says TCS is a family-oriented school. This is our 4th year at the school, and we’ve loved it from the first day. We have an elementary student and middle schooler. The campus is historical in that it was....
TCS is a family-oriented school. This is our 4th year at the school, and we’ve loved it from the first day. We have an elementary student and middle schooler. The campus is historical in that it was....
Read 76 reviews.
Students: 368,
Senior: A diverse environment with many opportunities. I transferred from public high school where I found an unwelcoming, close minded environment. It was the best move for me!Read 129 Reviews
#52 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
SOMERVILLE, NJ,
129 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says A diverse environment with many opportunities. I transferred from public high school where I found an unwelcoming, close minded environment. It was the best move for me!.
A diverse environment with many opportunities. I transferred from public high school where I found an unwelcoming, close minded environment. It was the best move for me!.
Read 129 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 500,
Sophomore: I personally really enjoy my time here. The teachers are great, and honestly I love how much people actually want to be involved. I was never the type to want to be involved, but overall I’ve gotten the urge to be involve and I love that STA brought that out in me!...Read 304 Reviews
#57 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
304 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I personally really enjoy my time here. The teachers are great, and honestly I love how much people actually want to be involved. I was never the type to want to be involved, but overall I’ve gotten....
I personally really enjoy my time here. The teachers are great, and honestly I love how much people actually want to be involved. I was never the type to want to be involved, but overall I’ve gotten....
Read 304 reviews.
Students: 611,
#61 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 79,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
Sophomore: MSR is an all girls school that is really the definition of family. The close knit bond you grow to have with your friends is one that I think will last for many years even after high school. I am currently a sophomore and enjoy going to high school here. I am excited when it comes to school events/activities. There are various sports you can play and the ability to be creative is very much encouraged. Many students strive to be their best and do well at the stimulating academic program. The courses and teachers push the students to work hard. I believe that MSR is able to prepare me for college and the future. Overall, Mother Seton is a great school to attend!...Read 110 Reviews
#65 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
CLARK, NJ,
110 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says MSR is an all girls school that is really the definition of family. The close knit bond you grow to have with your friends is one that I think will last for many years even after high school. I am....
MSR is an all girls school that is really the definition of family. The close knit bond you grow to have with your friends is one that I think will last for many years even after high school. I am....
Read 110 reviews.
Students: 274,
Senior: I am currently half way through my senior year of high school and it has been some of the best years of my life. Not only have I been blessed with great teachers and a great education, but I have also made friendships that I know will carry on with me after graduation. The quality that I love the most about my school is that it has a true sense of community. All of the teachers and staff want what is best for the students, and they want to see everyone succeed. Whether it may be in the classroom, or in a certain club or sports teams, you truly feel as if you have a safe place within the school to be yourself. There is a place for everyone here and that is what made want to go to school there my freshman year. Overall, I have had a great experience!...Read 182 Reviews
#70 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ,
182 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I am currently half way through my senior year of high school and it has been some of the best years of my life. Not only have I been blessed with great teachers and a great education, but I have....
I am currently half way through my senior year of high school and it has been some of the best years of my life. Not only have I been blessed with great teachers and a great education, but I have....
Read 182 reviews.
Students: 780,
Senior: Koinonia Academy or "KA" as we call it is an extremely unique and beautiful school. Since it consists of grades from Pre-school to 12th grade, there is a vast and vibrant culture. Countless people have called KA a community of family or a second home. The education offered is valuable along with the relationships formed while at KA. Of course KA has its downsides and annoyances just like any other school, but all in all KA has made me the human I am and has taught so much more than I can even comprehend...Read 44 Reviews
#75 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
PLAINFIELD, NJ,
44 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Koinonia Academy or "KA" as we call it is an extremely unique and beautiful school. Since it consists of grades from Pre-school to 12th grade, there is a vast and vibrant culture. Countless people....
Koinonia Academy or "KA" as we call it is an extremely unique and beautiful school. Since it consists of grades from Pre-school to 12th grade, there is a vast and vibrant culture. Countless people....
Read 44 reviews.
Students: 239,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Junior: As a junior in this school, I find that there is a lot emphasis on personal development. It is common to see teachers and administrative staff relate to students on a personal level. What I would like to see is a greater amount of advanced placement classes and college counselling...Read 16 Reviews
#77 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says As a junior in this school, I find that there is a lot emphasis on personal development. It is common to see teachers and administrative staff relate to students on a personal level. What I would....
As a junior in this school, I find that there is a lot emphasis on personal development. It is common to see teachers and administrative staff relate to students on a personal level. What I would....
Read 16 reviews.
Students: 339,
Senior: St. John Vianney High School provides a welcoming enviornment to students who are willing to rise above the rest and make themselves known within the community. They are rewarded for their endeavors as well as receive any resource available to help achieve their goals like SAT prep and a wide variety of Dual Enrollment Classes to begin working towards specific Majors students may inquire. I for instance, took more than eleven Dual Enrollments, some consisting of programming and computer science, preparing me for my future major and giving me an edge over high schools that may not provide it...Read 142 Reviews
#78 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
HOLMDEL, NJ,
142 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says St. John Vianney High School provides a welcoming enviornment to students who are willing to rise above the rest and make themselves known within the community. They are rewarded for their endeavors....
St. John Vianney High School provides a welcoming enviornment to students who are willing to rise above the rest and make themselves known within the community. They are rewarded for their endeavors....
Students: 979,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
Senior: Very diverse which is splendid! So many different cultures. Great food, nice salad bar and vending machines everywhere. Really nice gym, large cafeteria, and a lot of class rooms. A variety of classes to choose from. But the administration can be too grumpy. They are all too much “older”. We need much younger, more accepting citizens to take their place. Some of them are just too stuck in the past and so happy to be stuck in their conservative ways. I do, recently, start to see them take the opinion’s of their students into consideration, and that is a great start! I would also like for guidance counselors to be more involved with their students, always pushing them to go higher instead of letting them stand still. I am lucky to have had some great counselors myself though...Read 197 Reviews
#119 Best Public High Schools in New Jersey.
Woodbridge Township School District, NJ,
197 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Very diverse which is splendid! So many different cultures. Great food, nice salad bar and vending machines everywhere. Really nice gym, large cafeteria, and a lot of class rooms. A variety of....
Very diverse which is splendid! So many different cultures. Great food, nice salad bar and vending machines everywhere. Really nice gym, large cafeteria, and a lot of class rooms. A variety of....
Read 197 reviews.
Students: 1,322,
Senior: JEC is a sleeper school. What I mean is that the school doesn't go out of it's way to brag, so nobody ever realizes that it has some of the best student-teacher relations in the country, as well as stellar academic resources for its size. While the smallness does limit it, overall my experience at JEC has changed my life in an amazing way...Read 6 Reviews
#85 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
ELIZABETH, NJ,
6-12,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says JEC is a sleeper school. What I mean is that the school doesn't go out of it's way to brag, so nobody ever realizes that it has some of the best student-teacher relations in the country, as well as....
JEC is a sleeper school. What I mean is that the school doesn't go out of it's way to brag, so nobody ever realizes that it has some of the best student-teacher relations in the country, as well as....
Read 6 reviews.
Students: 182,
#265 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 309,
#286 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.
K-5,
Students: 486,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
#296 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.
Edison Township School District, NJ,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Students: 508,
Senior: Bruriah High School has served me for the past four years in my personal development. The school’s well-rounded education provides its students with learning opportunities, both religiously and secularly. The teacher preach a growth mindset, which they integrate in their teaching, and through the teacher-student meetings scheduled to guide students in their day-to-day lives. Located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Bruriah caters to its diverse group of Jewish students, coming from all throughout the tristate area. Though different from one another, Bruriah girls all care for one another. There is an unexplainable bond between teachers, alumni, and current students who can attest to all that Bruriah has to offer. As the first Jewish high school for girls established in New Jersey, the fifty-seven-year-old institution provides a rich curriculum with long-standing traditions. I am glad to be a part of this history and would recommend the experience that Bruriah High School has given me...Read 56 Reviews
#93 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
56 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Bruriah High School has served me for the past four years in my personal development. The school’s well-rounded education provides its students with learning opportunities, both religiously and....
Bruriah High School has served me for the past four years in my personal development. The school’s well-rounded education provides its students with learning opportunities, both religiously and....
Read 56 reviews.
Students: 349,
Niche User: This school gives students a sense of community like no other. Although it has its flaws, the faculty, staff, and administration are welcoming and look to provide students with a great experience. The one thing I would say is that the school needs to put a little more into academics as opposed to athletics. This also depends on the type of student that you are and which one you sway towards more, although you can be well-rounded in both. the school should better I must add that it does have a new Girls Prep Division, separate from the Boys Prep Division (both are high schools), and the dynamic of the school has been all the more wonderful. Endless opportunities and endless ways to network!...Read 68 Reviews
#95 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
NEWARK, NJ,
K-12,
68 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says This school gives students a sense of community like no other. Although it has its flaws, the faculty, staff, and administration are welcoming and look to provide students with a great experience.....
This school gives students a sense of community like no other. Although it has its flaws, the faculty, staff, and administration are welcoming and look to provide students with a great experience.....
Read 68 reviews.
Students: 750,
Junior: The first year at the Academy was very welcoming. The teachers were very well qualified and dedicated to teaching their students. They always made sure to help every student in the class get back on track and give them all the help that they needed if they were in such a situation. Looking at the seniors, they seemed very well prepared for college, getting readily accepted into their dream schools across the nation. The school not only payed ample amount of attention on studies, but also the students happiness. They hosted fairs, championships, and many other activities to really get the school spirit going! My junior year is almost over, and I'm happy to say I've had a great experience in Alminhaal Academy.I never felt a lack in of my characteristics, and I look forward to finishing my senior year at Alminhaal Academy with all the amazing friends I have made!...Read 4 Reviews
#103 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says The first year at the Academy was very welcoming. The teachers were very well qualified and dedicated to teaching their students. They always made sure to help every student in the class get back on....
The first year at the Academy was very welcoming. The teachers were very well qualified and dedicated to teaching their students. They always made sure to help every student in the class get back on....
Read 4 reviews.
Students: 319,
Junior: This school pathed the way for what I expect to be given in college. This being a college prep school, it gave me the opportunity to experience this as well as have fun. We are an all technological school, and it makes life easier for every student and teacher. This school is for the students and provides us everything we could possibly want. Being a Catholic school we live for others and does our all for one another. One thing I’d like to see change is pricing and more fundraisers for our sea community...Read 107 Reviews
#189 Best Private High Schools in New York.
STATEN ISLAND, NY,
107 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says This school pathed the way for what I expect to be given in college. This being a college prep school, it gave me the opportunity to experience this as well as have fun. We are an all technological....
This school pathed the way for what I expect to be given in college. This being a college prep school, it gave me the opportunity to experience this as well as have fun. We are an all technological....
Read 107 reviews.
Students: 1,200,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,
#104 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
HILLSIDE, NJ,
5-12,
15 Niche users give it an average review of 2.7 stars.
Read 15 reviews.
Students: 181,
Alum: Top notch faculty and administration, and a great appreciation for global international thinking and performance. The school emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and expression, while still maintaining a strong sense of community. Veritas allowed me to grow into the person I am today. It put me in challenging situations that have benefitted me overall and put me on the path to success. One of my most unique experiences: while at Veritas, I had an opportunity to study abroad at the campus in Beijing. What an experience! I highly recommend my alma mater. #alwaysaspartan...Read 35 Reviews
VIENNA, VA,
35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Top notch faculty and administration, and a great appreciation for global international thinking and performance. The school emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and expression, while....
Top notch faculty and administration, and a great appreciation for global international thinking and performance. The school emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and expression, while....
Read 35 reviews.
Students: 152,
CHESTERFIELD, VA,
21 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 21 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 340,