Very Good
#62 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 11% of private schools
Peddie School
High School
201 S MAIN ST, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#62 of 534
In Hightstown
#1 of 2
public schools
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Peddie School
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About Peddie School
Peddie School is a private high school in Hightstown, NJ. Peddie School serves approximately 532 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Peddie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- NJ avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Peddie School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Peddie School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Peddie School compares to the 3 public schools in Hightstown, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Hightstown
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Peddie School (this school) | 7.6 |
| Hightstown High School | 5.0 |
| Grace N. Rogers Elementary School | 6.4 |
| Walter C. Black Elementary School | 6.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
201 S MAIN ST, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Peddie School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Roosevelt Public School (rated 8.4/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Roosevelt), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Village Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby West Windsor), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Cranbury School (rated 7.8/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Cranbury), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Hightstown, see our Hightstown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCICORE ACADEMY Highstown | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| SCICORE ACADEMY Hightstown | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Hightstown High School Hightstown | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Grace N. Rogers Elementary School Hightstown | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Walter C. Black Elementary School Hightstown | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| LEARNING EXPERIENCE- THE East Windsor | 1.5 mi | — |
| Ethel McKnight Elementary School East Windsor | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| KIDS KOTTAGE LEARNING CENTER East Windsor | 1.9 mi | — |
| Perry L. Drew Elementary School East Windsor | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Melvin H. Kreps Middle School East Windsor | 2.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Cranbury School Cranbury | 3.1 mi | 7.8 |
| MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL ACADEMY Cranbury | 3.6 mi | — |
| Oak Tree Elementary School Monroe Township | 3.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Applegarth Elementary School Monroe Twp | 3.4 mi | 6.8 |
| CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF THE WINDSORS West Windsor | 3.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Roosevelt Public School Roosevelt | 4.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Thomas R Grover Middle School West Windsor | 3.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Sharon School Robbinsville | 4.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Village Elementary School West Windsor | 4.0 mi | 8.0 |
| KINDERCARE Princeton Junction | 4.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08520 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$116,282
Median Home Value
$361,800
Median Rent
$1,556/mo
Population
29,321
College Educated
45.8%
Homeownership
69.2%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
40.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Technology High School Newark, NJ | 7.6 |
| BLAIR ACADEMY Blairstown, NJ | 7.5 |
| Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes, NJ | 7.5 |
| Pequannock Township High School Pompton Plains, NJ | 7.5 |
| Point Pleasant Beach High School Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | 7.5 |
| AL-GHAZALY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Wayne, NJ | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Peddie School
What grades does Peddie School serve?
Peddie School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Peddie School?
Peddie School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peddie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peddie School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Peddie School rank in NJ?
Peddie School ranks #62 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Peddie School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peddie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Peddie School a private school?
Yes, Peddie School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Peddie School a religious school?
No, Peddie School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 944-7555
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