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Highland Academy
Assumption Regional Catholic School

Absecon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 866 students in Absecon, NJ, 14% of all K-12 students in Absecon, NJ are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
80% of private schools in Absecon, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Absecon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Highland Academy Photo
Highland Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
(1)
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Assumption Regional Catholic School Photo
Assumption Regional Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
146 South Pitney Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7134
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Map of Holy Spirit High School
Holy Spirit High School
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Catholic
500 S New Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 646-3000
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Map of Champion Baptist Academy
Champion Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
512 S Pitney Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7507
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Map of Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
Gr: K-10 | 11 students
Baptist
216 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-4955
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Absecon, New Jersey ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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Garden State Academy Preschool Of The Arts
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students
Montessori School
600 E Mos Mill Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 241-1304
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Absecon, NJ ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

5
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
866
Students
-17.8% (-187 students) 10-yr
$5,525
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
-10.5% (-2 students) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
+21.1% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Absecon)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearAbsecon, NJ Total Schools
20255
20246
20236
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
866 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025173168179
2024169165172
2023175164174
2022183167185
2021180165180
2020180160171
2019178164175
2018178164172
2017221167180
2016221166178
2015211154167
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% Students of Color
23%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202523%40%34%
202427%39%34%
202323%40%33%
202215%38%33%
202117%39%32%
202017%39%32%
201916%38%31%
201816%37%31%
201719%38%32%
201619%38%32%
201519%37%32%
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0.51
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.510.630.65
20240.590.640.65
20230.600.650.65
20220.560.650.64
20210.550.650.64
20200.550.650.64
20190.540.650.63
20180.540.650.63
20170.490.640.61
20160.490.650.61
20150.450.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20234%6%5%
20225%6%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20174%5%4%
20164%5%4%
20155%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
33 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%8%9%
20243%7%9%
20233%7%9%
20223%7%8%
20213%8%9%
20203%8%9%
20193%8%8%
20183%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
87 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%6%7%
20249%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20225%8%7%
20216%8%7%
20206%8%8%
20195%9%7%
20185%9%7%
20176%9%7%
20166%9%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
590 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
68%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202568%53%52%
202459%53%52%
202353%51%52%
202260%52%54%
202162%52%54%
202062%52%54%
201963%52%56%
201863%52%56%
201769%53%58%
201669%53%58%
201572%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
122 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202514%27%26%
202426%27%26%
202335%29%25%
202227%27%25%
202125%27%25%
202025%27%24%
201926%26%24%
201826%26%23%
201719%25%22%
201619%25%22%
201515%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202512:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202512%54%55%
202412%53%54%
202312%54%54%
202212%54%54%
202112%53%54%
202012%52%54%
201912%53%53%
201812%53%53%
201712%52%53%
201612%50%52%
201512%51%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025171415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016171415
2015191415
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Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511513
202411412
202311411
202211311
202111311
202011311
201911211
201811211
201711110
201611010
20151910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,525
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$5,525$18,947$15,012
2024$5,525$15,878$13,254
2023$5,525$15,215$12,626
2022$5,525$14,919$12,187
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Average Summer Program Cost
$210
$850

Summer Program Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$210$869$1,152
2024$210$917$1,128
2023$210$1,102$1,156
2022$210$1,813$1,102
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%27%34%
202410%27%34%
202310%27%34%
202210%26%33%
202110%27%33%
202010%27%32%
201910%27%31%
201810%26%30%
201710%25%30%
201610%24%29%
201510%22%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$16,021

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$600$16,414$7,073
2024$600$16,167$6,930
2023$600$8,892$6,469
2022$600$8,911$6,289
2021$600$8,292$6,055
2020$600$8,259$5,921
2019$600$8,310$5,795
2018$600$8,039$5,456
2017$600$7,673$5,319
2016$600$7,478$5,105
2015$600$6,177$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbsecon, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202599%77%81%
202499%78%85%
202399%80%85%
202299%79%85%
202199%79%85%
202099%79%85%
201999%79%85%
201899%79%85%
201799%79%85%
201699%79%85%
201599%79%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Absecon, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Absecon, NJ include Holy Spirit High School and Assumption Regional Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Absecon?
5 private schools are located in Absecon.
How diverse are private schools in Absecon?
Absecon private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Absecon go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Absecon are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Absecon?
80% of private schools in Absecon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Absecon are often viewed compared to one another?

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