Top 20 Best Passaic County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 71 private schools serving 10,722 students in Passaic County, NJ (there are 151 public schools, serving 79,667 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Passaic County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Passaic County, NJ include Apple Montessori Of Wayne, Pioneer Academy and Benway School.
The average tuition cost is $7,919, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $15,715.
54% of private schools in Passaic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Passaic County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Apple Montessori Of Wayne
Apple Montessori Of Wayne Photo - Nurturing the whole child is the core of all we do. Our mission is to educate, enrich and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, curious and happy individuals. We make the most of the critical early learning years by inspiring a lifelong love of learning in a safe and caring environment.
Montessori School
(1)
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Benway School
Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.
Special Education School
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Grades: 1-12
| 74 students
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy Photo - School Building
(4)
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
New Hope School
New Hope School Photo - 2nd grade class
(9)
780 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Al-Ghazaly Junior/Senior High School
Al-Ghazaly Junior/Senior High School Photo
(Islamic)
(1)
970 Black Oak Ridge Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(862) 377-0876
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
Al-hikmah Continuation School
(Islamic)
(1)
278 N 8th St
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Bais Yaakov Of Passaic High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Grades: NS-PK
| 118 students
Collegiate School
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Grades: PK-10
| 56 students
De Paul Catholic High School
De Paul Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
Grades: 8-12
| 474 students
Eastern Christian High School
Eastern Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
50 Oakwood Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-6244
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne Christian Academy Photo - Early Elementary Playground
(Christian)
(12)
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Grades: PK-12
| 401 students
The Magical Palace Of Knowledge
Daycare / Preschool
775 Valley Rd
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 815-1500
Grades: PK-K
| 371 students
Mary Help Of Christians Academy
Mary Help Of Christians Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
659 Belmont Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6200
Grades: 8-12
| 154 students
Njedda Continuation School
Njedda Continuation School Photo - Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy High School
Special Education School
1481 Main Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2600
Grades: K
| 145 students
Paterson Catholic High School
(Catholic)
764 11th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 278-1024
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
St. Anthony School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
270 Diamond Bridge Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-1818
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
St. Brendan Catholic School
(Catholic)
154 East First Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-1149
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
St. Catherine Of Bologna School
(Catholic)
112 Erskine Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7131
Grades: NS-8
| 197 students
St. Philip Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(1)
797 Valley Rd
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 779-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 496 students
Ybh Of Passaic-hillel
(Jewish)
270 Passaic Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-0735
Grades: PK-8
| 613 students
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Boys'
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Grades: PK-8
| 981 students
Academy Of St. James Of The Marches
(Catholic)
(1)
400 Totowa Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-8824
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Al-huda School
(Islamic)
(1)
7 Veterans Pl
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Alpine Montessori - Oakridge
Montessori School
5676 Berkshire Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4564
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
Bais Yaakov Machon Ora
All-girls (Jewish)
565 Broadway
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 241-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Bright Start Academy
Daycare / Preschool
366 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 70112
(973) 272-6072
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Clifton Cheder, Inc.
(Jewish)
123 Industrial Street East
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 472-0011
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
37 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 595-0345
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
Dawn Treader Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1 Market St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 345-9830
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
Elements Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
5554 Berkshire Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 545-2211
Grades: K-1
| 19 students
Father English Center/school Age & Ccc
Daycare / Preschool
435 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 881-0280
Grades: NS-K
| 41 students
Future Scholars Learning Center
(Christian)
5-7 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 684-9928
Grades: NS-9
| 54 students
Giggle And Grow Preschool & Early Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
99 Parish Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 686-1010
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Gilmore Memorial Chris Acd
(Pentecostal)
131 Haledon Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 790-9400
Grades: PK-3
| 28 students
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Passaic County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
277 6th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07524
(973) 278-8787
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Don Bosco Technical High School (Closed 2000)
All-boys | Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 595-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
810 Broad St
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 272-3264
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
30 Carletondale Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-4996
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 473-3711
Grades: K-9
| 153 students
144 Beech Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-3510
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
30 Michigan Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 684-6754
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
484 Germantown Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-6986
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 546-2161
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
765 14th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 278-4135
Grades: K-9
| 158 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Passaic County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Passaic County, NJ include Apple Montessori Of Wayne, Pioneer Academy and Benway School.
How many private schools are located in Passaic County, NJ?
71 private schools are located in Passaic County, NJ.
How much do private schools cost in Passaic County, NJ?
The average tuition cost is $7,919, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $15,715.
How diverse are private schools in Passaic County, NJ?
Passaic County, NJ private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Passaic County, NJ go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Passaic County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Passaic County, NJ?
54% of private schools in Passaic County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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