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Seton Hall Preparatory School

120 Northfield Ave West Orange, NJ 07052

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 976 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 976 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Seton Hall Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1856

Student Body

Total Students
976 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,200 (2022–23)

Sports

Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Mascot
Piracy

School Notes

  • Seton Hall Prep is a private boys high school (grades 9-12) of the Archdiocese of Newark.
  • Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey.
  • The Prep provides an academically demanding environment to approximately 900 young men from a diverse spectrum of over 120 towns in the northern part of New Jersey.
  • SHP takes as its mission the development of the whole man—spiritual, intellectual, social and physical.
  • The Prep community proceeds from a belief that growth as a whole person is not limited to secular knowledge but involves the spiritual fulfillment that has been a central concern in its educational tradition.
  • In as much as such growth and maturity are rooted in personal and social responsibility, a code of conduct and expectations is in place to guide the student community in their daily activities.
  • Consequent to its Catholic identity, SHP seeks to foster an ecumenical and diverse community, faithful to a Judeo-Christian heritage.
  • Seton Hall Prep is a private boys high school (grades 9-12) of the Archdiocese of Newark.
  • Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey.
  • The Prep provides an academically demanding environment to approximately 900 young men from a diverse spectrum of over 120 towns in the northern part of New Jersey.
  • SHP takes as its mission the development of the whole man—spiritual, intellectual, social and physical.
  • The Prep community proceeds from a belief that growth as a whole person is not limited to secular knowledge but involves the spiritual fulfillment that has been a central concern in its educational tradition.
  • In as much as such growth and maturity are rooted in personal and social responsibility, a code of conduct and expectations is in place to guide the student community in their daily activities.
  • Consequent to its Catholic identity, SHP seeks to foster an ecumenical and diverse community, faithful to a Judeo-Christian heritage.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seton Hall Preparatory School's ranking?
Seton Hall Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Seton Hall Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Seton Hall Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Last Day to Drop a Course
September 28, 2026 (Monday)
School Closed - Columbus Day
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $20,489 for elementary schools and $24,074 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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