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Highland Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 173 students in Highland Park, NJ, 10% of all K-12 students in Highland Park, NJ are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Highland Park, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Highland Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Childrens House Montessori School
Childrens House Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
(1)
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Above And Beyond Child Care Center Photo
Above And Beyond Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 South Third Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-5437
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Map of Reenas Bais Yaakov
Reenas Bais Yaakov
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1131 Raritan Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 985-5646
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Highland Park, NJ ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
173
Students
-33.5% (-87 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+50.0% (+5 students) 10-yr
38%
Students of Color
-24.0% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+37.5% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Highland Park)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
173 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202558168179
202458165172
202361164174
202265167185
202165165180
202065160171
201958164175
201858164172
201765167180
201665166178
201565154167
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% Students of Color
38%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202538%40%34%
202438%39%34%
202343%40%33%
202241%38%33%
202141%39%32%
202041%39%32%
201951%38%31%
201841%37%31%
201750%38%32%
201650%38%32%
201550%37%32%
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0.53
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.530.630.65
20240.530.640.65
20230.530.650.65
20220.530.650.64
20210.530.650.64
20200.530.650.64
20190.520.650.63
20180.520.650.63
20170.470.640.61
20160.470.650.61
20150.470.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%5%4%
20161%5%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20221%7%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%8%9%
20191%8%8%
20181%8%8%
20171%8%8%
20161%8%8%
20151%8%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20231%7%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%8%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
94 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
54%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202554%53%52%
202454%53%52%
202351%51%52%
202248%52%54%
202148%52%54%
202048%52%54%
201942%52%56%
201842%52%56%
201732%53%58%
201632%53%58%
201532%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
74 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202543%27%26%
202443%27%26%
202347%29%25%
202249%27%25%
202149%27%25%
202049%27%24%
201955%26%24%
201855%26%23%
201765%25%22%
201665%25%22%
201565%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20168:111:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202580%54%55%
202480%53%54%
202380%54%54%
202280%54%54%
202180%53%54%
202080%52%54%
201980%53%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHighland Park, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025151415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2017101415
2016101415
2015101415
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Highland Park, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Highland Park, NJ is Childrens House Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Highland Park?
3 private schools are located in Highland Park.
What percentage of students in Highland Park go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Highland Park are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Highland Park?
33% of private schools in Highland Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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