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Best Atlantic County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 4,235 students in Atlantic County, NJ (there are , serving 42,088 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Atlantic County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Atlantic County, NJ include Jewish Community Center, The Pilgrim Academy, and Atlantic Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
71% of private schools in Atlantic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Atlantic County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Academy
Highland Academy Photo
(1)
51 N Shore Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 652-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Assumption Regional Catholic School
Assumption Regional Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
146 South Pitney Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7134
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atlantic Christian School
Atlantic Christian School Photo - Atlantic Christian School grounds.
(Christian)
(2)
391 Zion Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-1199
Gr: NS-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit High School
(Catholic)
500 S New Rd
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 646-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Jewish Community Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
501 N Jerome Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-1167
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
The Pilgrim Academy
The Pilgrim Academy Photo - The Pilgrim Academy - Shaping Lives Through Christian Education
(Christian)
(2)
301 West Moss Mill Road
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2866
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
St. Augustine Preparatory School
St. Augustine Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
611 Cedar Avenue
Richland, NJ 08350
(856) 697-2600
Gr: 8-12 | 615 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph High School
(Catholic)
328 Vine St
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Regional School
(Catholic)
11 Harbor Ln
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2228
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students
Champion Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
512 S Pitney Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7507
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
Creative Learning Pre School
Creative Learning Pre School Photo - Welcome to Creative Learning Pre-School! Creative Learning offers programs based on age, from 12 months through Kindergarten. The children remain together for an entire year and they advance to the next level each September. We offer half-day, full-day, and extended programs. We are also happy to customize schedules to meet your specific needs.
Daycare / Preschool
515 Hamilton Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4715
Gr: K | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students
English Creek Academy
Daycare / Preschool
600 Scarborough Dr
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-9800
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Islamic Acadamey Of South Jersey
(Islamic)
3056 English Creek Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 407-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Jersey Shore Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
216 S Wrangleboro Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-4955
Gr: K-10 | 11 students
Kids' Choice Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6701 Black Horse Pike Ste A13
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 272-1181
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Life Mission Training Center
(Christian)
111 8th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8105
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church
(Pentecostal)
923 W Washington Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 645-1317
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
New Hope Christian Academy/robinson Small Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
715 Baltic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-2737
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Regional
(Catholic)
15 N California Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-0648
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
5809 Main St
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-1565
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Son Catchers Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
107 Astor Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 82347
(609) 365-8678
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Trinity Learning Ctr-holy
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
7004 Ridge Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-9001
Gr: PK-K | 159 students
Y.a.l.e. Atlantic
Special Education School
500 Elwood Rd Po Box 318
Elwood, NJ 08217
(856) 528-9640
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Tuition listed
Yale School East
Special Education School
1000 Burton Ave
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 677-9960
Gr: 4-12 | 49 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Atlantic County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14 N Jerome Avenue
Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-9243
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
2100 Oak Ave
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 277-7079
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
600 E Mos Mill Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 241-1304
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students
30 S Portland Ave
Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 822-2234
Gr: K-9 | 162 students
133 N 3rd St
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 704-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
526 Chicago Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2398
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Chestnut And Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 646-3057
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
6814 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 383-8484
Gr: K-9 | 69 students

Overview

This County (Atlantic County)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
24 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,235 Students
217,877 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
323 Teachers
20,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1193
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,681
$18,801
Average Summer Program Cost
$218
$841
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$16,414
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
24 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
143 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
461 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
2,288 Students
116,454 Students
% White Students
55%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
5 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
1,057 Students
59,277 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Atlantic County, NJ?
The top-ranked private schools in Atlantic County, NJ include Jewish Community Center, The Pilgrim Academy, and Atlantic Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Atlantic County?
24 private schools are located in Atlantic County.
How diverse are private schools in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Atlantic County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Atlantic County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atlantic County?
71% of private schools in Atlantic County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Atlantic County are often viewed compared to one another?

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