For the 2026 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,972 students located throughout New Jersey.
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Gr: 9-12, PG | 475 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 15%
Tuition listed
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Princeton, NJ
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 675 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Gr: 9-12, PG | 822 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 18%
Tuition listed
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
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 $79,537 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 (1420) in New Jersey.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 1,972
- Average Tuition: $79,537
- Average Class Size: 12 students
- % Students Boarding: 60%
- % International Students: 17%
- % Students of Color: 37%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
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