#1 Best Independent Schools in Hudson County, NJ
The Hudson School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Hoboken
Hoboken, NJ
A+Overall grade195 students6 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Hudson County, NJ
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Hudson County, NJ. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Hudson County, NJ
French American Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
A+Overall grade167 students4 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Hudson County, NJ
Stevens Cooperative School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Hoboken
Hoboken, NJ
B+Overall grade388 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Hudson County, NJ
Tessa International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3
One of the most diverse private schools in New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ
B+Overall grade72 students15 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Hudson County, NJ
Primary Prep Elementary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
BOverall grade274 students12 students per teacher
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