For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,019 students located throughout New Jersey.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
270 Schools
# Students
1,994 Students
106,591 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (NJ)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
8:1
Academic Programs
This State (NJ)
US
Avg. AP Courses
n/a
22
Avg. IB Courses
n/a
28
Avg. Class Size
n/a
13
Academic Performance
This State (NJ)
US
Avg. SAT Score
n/a
1270
Avg. ACT Score
n/a
27
Tuition and Finances
This State (NJ)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
n/a
$64,477
Avg. Tuition (Day)
n/a
$38,040
Avg. Tuition (International)
n/a
$62,455
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
n/a
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$26,973
Avg. Endowment
n/a
$83 MM
Student Diversity
This State (NJ)
US
% International Students
n/a
27%
% Boarding Students
n/a
59%
Top New Jersey Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Gr: 9-12, PG | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 15% Tuition listed
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Gr: 9-12, PG | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 18% Tuition listed
201 South Main Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7501
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7501
Gr: 9-12, PG Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 29% Tuition listed
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 $80,968 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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