New Jersey Boarding Schools

Boarding schools in New Jersey: New Jersey has 4 boarding schools serving 2,002 students.
Tuition above the national average: Average tuition is $81,473, based on 4 reporting schools, 22% above the national average of $66,936.
Financial aid below the national average: On average, 34% of students are on financial aid, based on 4 reporting schools, 9 points below the national average of 43%.
Class size in line with the national average: Classes average 12 students, based on 4 reporting schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 2,002
  • Average Tuition: $81,473
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 20%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
  • % Students Boarding: 61%
  • % International Students: 16%
  • % Students of Color: 43%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 2,002
  • Average Tuition: $81,473
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 20%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
  • % Students Boarding: 61%
  • % International Students: 16%
  • % Students of Color: 43%

Top New Jersey Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Blair Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 475 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 15%
Tuition listed
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
(9)
The Hun School of Princeton Photo - Preparing students to thrive in a world of constant change.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 700 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
(1)
Lawrenceville School Photo - The Bowl is an iconic spot on campus and is the natural gathering place for ninth grade students, who live on either side of The Bowl
Gr: 9-12, PG | 827 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 17%
Tuition listed
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
(6)
The Peddie School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 29%
Tuition listed
201 South Main Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7501

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (NJ)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
3 Schools
6.4 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,994 Students
2,517 Students

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Academics and Faculty

This State (NJ)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in New Jersey report % Faculty with Advanced Degree, so the Northeast regional average is shown for that row.
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

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% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
69%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Academic Programs

This State (NJ)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in New Jersey report Avg. AP Courses and Avg. IB Courses, so the Northeast regional average is shown for those rows.
Avg. AP Courses
22
22

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Avg. IB Courses
24
28

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Avg. Class Size
12
13

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Academic Performance

Northeast Region*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in New Jersey report these figures, so the Northeast regional average is shown.
Avg. SAT Score
1289
1271
Avg. ACT Score
28
27

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Avg. Acceptance Rate
49%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition and Finances

This State (NJ)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in New Jersey report Avg. Tuition (International), so the Northeast regional average is shown for that row.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$78,957
$64,455

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Avg. Tuition (Day)
$58,217
$38,004

Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Avg. Tuition (International)
$71,634
$62,450

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Avg. Financial Aid Rate
33%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$41,979
$27,075

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Avg. Endowment
$301 MM
$84 MM

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Student Diversity

This State (NJ)
US
% Students of Color
39%
30%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

% International Students
16%
27%
% Boarding Students
60%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in New Jersey?
There are 4 college-preparatory boarding schools located in New Jersey.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in New Jersey?
The average New Jersey boarding school tuition cost is $81,473 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in New Jersey?
Lawrenceville School, founded in 1810, is the oldest boarding school in New Jersey.
What boarding school in New Jersey has the lowest acceptance rates?
Blair Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (15%) in New Jersey.
What boarding school in New Jersey has the highest average SAT scores?
Lawrenceville School has the highest average SAT scores (1455) in New Jersey.

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