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Lawrenceville School
Blair Academy
The Hun School of Princeton

Best New Jersey Boarding Schools (2026)

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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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%
Lawrenceville School
Blair Academy
The Hun School of Princeton

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%

Top New Jersey Boarding Schools (2026)

Blair Academy Photo
Blair Academy
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
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The Hun School of Princeton Photo - Preparing students to thrive in a world of constant change.
The Hun School of Princeton
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
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Lawrenceville School Photo - The Bowl is an iconic spot on campus and is the natural gathering place for ninth grade students, who live on either side of The Bowl
Lawrenceville School
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
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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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