For the 2025 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,972 students located throughout New Jersey.
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Top New Jersey Boarding Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Grades: 9-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
6-12, PG (day)
| 675 students
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 822 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in New Jersey?
There are 3 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 $78,560 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 (1420) in New Jersey.
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