For the 2026 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,994 students located throughout New Jersey.
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Top New Jersey Boarding Schools (2026)
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) | 675 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
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 $78,957 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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