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Short Hills ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,500 students in Short Hills, NJ, 58% of all K-12 students in Short Hills, NJ are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
43% of private schools in Short Hills, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,500
  • Average Tuition: $22,427
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Short Hills, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,500
  • Average Tuition: $22,427
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Short Hills, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Short Hills ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Far Brook School Photo
Far Brook School
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
(12)
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The Winston School of Short Hills Photo
The Winston School of Short Hills
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
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The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
The Montessori Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
(1)
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Map of The Pingry Lower School
The Pingry Lower School
Gr: K-5 | 288 students
50 Country Day Dr
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4550
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Map of Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun
Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun
Gr: PK-K | 323 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1025 S Orange Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3177
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St. Rose Of Lima Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Catholic
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
(1)
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Map of St. Rose of Lima Academy
St. Rose of Lima Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
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Short Hills, NJ ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+40.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,500
Students
+44.8% (+464 students) 10-yr
$22,427
Avg. Tuition
+230.2% (+$15,636) 6-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+44.4% (+4 students) 9-yr
46%
Students of Color
+21.1% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Short Hills)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearShort Hills, NJ Total Schools
20257
20247
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
1,500 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025214168179
2024214165172
2023191164174
2022214167185
2021217165180
2020211160171
2019219164175
2018229164172
2017222167180
2016222166178
2015207154167
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% Students of Color
46%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202546%40%34%
202445%39%34%
202347%40%33%
202248%38%33%
202147%39%32%
202047%39%32%
201940%38%31%
201846%37%31%
201741%38%32%
201641%38%32%
201538%37%32%
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0.68
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.680.630.65
20240.680.640.65
20230.680.650.65
20220.660.650.64
20210.660.650.64
20200.660.650.64
20190.680.650.63
20180.680.650.63
20170.640.640.61
20160.640.650.61
20150.650.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
122 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%6%5%
20249%6%5%
202313%6%5%
202211%6%4%
202111%5%4%
202011%5%4%
201911%5%4%
201811%5%4%
20178%5%4%
20168%5%4%
20158%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
41 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20253%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
116 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%6%7%
20249%7%7%
20236%7%8%
20226%8%7%
20215%8%7%
20206%8%8%
20197%9%7%
20187%9%7%
20177%9%7%
20167%9%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
490 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
37%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202537%53%52%
202437%53%52%
202340%51%52%
202235%52%54%
202134%52%54%
202035%52%54%
201939%52%56%
201839%52%56%
201739%53%58%
201639%53%58%
201542%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
552 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
42%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202542%27%26%
202442%27%26%
202338%29%25%
202245%27%25%
202147%27%25%
202045%27%24%
201940%26%24%
201840%26%23%
201744%25%22%
201644%25%22%
201542%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
166 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
20238:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
53%

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

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202559%54%55%
202459%53%54%
202359%54%54%
202259%54%54%
202048%52%54%
201948%53%53%
201848%53%53%
201748%52%53%
201648%50%52%
201548%51%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025131415
2024121415
2023121415
2022121415
2021141415
2020141415
2019131415
2018151415
201791415
201691415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,427
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$22,427$18,947$15,012
2024$6,791$15,878$13,254
2023$6,791$15,215$12,626
2022$6,791$14,919$12,187
2021$26,246$13,993$11,800
2020$26,246$13,826$11,512
2019$6,791$13,406$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202512%27%34%
202412%27%34%
202312%27%34%
202212%26%33%
202112%27%33%
202012%27%32%
201914%27%31%
201822%26%30%
201716%25%30%
201616%24%29%
201516%22%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$16,021
Average Endowment Size
$29 million
$54.78 million

Endowment Trends (2023-2025)

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$29 M$52 M$39 M
2024$8 M$97 M$39 M
2023$8 M$79 M$39 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
53%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearShort Hills, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202553%77%81%
202480%78%85%
202380%80%85%
202280%79%85%
202180%79%85%
202080%79%85%
201980%79%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Short Hills, NJ?
How many private schools are located in Short Hills?
7 private schools are located in Short Hills.
How diverse are private schools in Short Hills?
Short Hills private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Short Hills go to private school?
58% of all K-12 students in Short Hills are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Short Hills?
43% of private schools in Short Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Short Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Short Hills include: The Pingry Lower School vs. Far Brook School, Far Brook School vs. The Pingry Lower School

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