Saddle River Day School

147 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ, 07458-0745
Saddle River Day School is a vibrant Kindergarten-Grade 12, co-ed, college-preparatory community filled with bright, motivated young people, instructed by a talented and dedicated faculty. A 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides personalized instruction for every student in a challenging academic environment while embracing core values of responsibility, honesty, compassion and respect. Strong performing/visual arts and intersholastic athletics are offered. Recent college acceptances include Boston College, Brown, Bucknell, Colgate, Cornell, Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, Tufts and U Penn.

School Overview:

Saddle River Day School
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1957
Student Body
Total Students 335 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 19% (NJ School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
Average SAT score 622
Classroom dress code Casual
(no denim)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes tuition varies between divisions -- the range is from $19,240-$29,870
% on Financial Aid 21%
Average Financial Aid Grant $16,383
Acceptance Rate 57%
Admissions Director Gretchen Lee
Admissions Associate Kris Sweeny
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Golf
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 14 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Annual Yearbook Community Service
Full Interscholastic Athletics Math League
Mimesis (annual student literary/art publication) Model U.N.
Peer Leaders Robotics
SRDS Admissions Ambassadors Senior Project
Strong Graphic Arts Strong Performing Arts
Strong Visual Arts Student Newspaper

School Notes:

  • see our website for further information regarding our program:  www.saddleriverday.org

  • Profile last updated: 10/11/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Saddle River Day School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
KinderCare at Woodcliff Lake
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.2 mi. away
St Joseph Regional High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.6 mi. away
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 2 mi. away
Montessori Learning Center
Gr. PK-K | 2.1 mi. away
Children's Discovery Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 2.3 mi. away

View all schools in: Saddle River, Bergen County, Zip 07458

School Reviews:

  • Recommended May 21,2012 - I couldn''t agree more with the previous review. Saddle River Day School has changed SO much since the new Head of School Eileen Lambert is there. She is a strong and vibrant leader who is adding to both the physical plant as well as the academic program. The High School athletic program has even gotten much more competitive with Danny Brown the new Athletic Director now. The students coming in are students that would do well anywhere. If you haven''t looked at their recent college acceptances, go on the website and check it out... great school that gives kids a chance to explore many other extra-curricular interests in addition to outstanding academics. My daughter is there in the High School and loves school every day.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended January 19,2012 - Saddle River Day has definitely changed over the last few years! The new Head of School is fantastic and the school is becoming much more competitive academically. They are also growing in enrollment and the kids coming in are really strong students and well-rounded kids. I have a son there in the Middle School and he loves his teachers and his school. It is such a joy as a parent to wake up every morning and have him happy to go to school in a great enrivonment where teachers truly care about him as a person and where he is receiving an incredible education. We are so pleased and definitely made the right choice to send him there. I highly recommend the school to anyone looking for a smaller, very challenging yet balanced academic program. It is well worth the price.*-Posted by Parent *

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