Best Bergen County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 76 private elementary schools serving 16,342 students in Bergen County, NJ.
The average tuition cost is $17,613, which is lower than the New Jersey private elementary school average tuition cost of $18,221.
51% of private elementary schools in Bergen County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 76
  • # Students Served: 16,342
  • Average Tuition: $17,613
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View Bergen County, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 76
  • # Students Served: 16,342
  • Average Tuition: $17,613
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View Bergen County, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Bergen County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Primoris Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
(19)
Barnstable Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
(8)
Fusion Academy Englewood Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
Map of The Academy At Saint Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Islamic
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
(1)
Map of Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
180 Rodney St
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-0622
Map of Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
Map of Academy Of Saint Paul
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Map of Ben Porat Yosef
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Jewish
E. 243 Frisch Court
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-5007
Christ The Teacher Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
359 Whiteman St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-0421
(4)
Map of Corpus Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
Map of Ctc
Gr: 2-12 | 81 students
Special Education School
321 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 51 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
29-01 Berkshire Rd
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 797-7440
The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus Photo
Gr: 2-12
Special Education School
125 Bauer Drive
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 612-5677
Dwight-Englewood School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 40
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
(2)
Eastern Christian Preschool & Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
(7)
Eastern Christian Upper Elementary & Middle School Photo
Gr: 3-8 | 381 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
518 Sicomac Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-3663
(9)
The Elisabeth Morrow School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
435 Lydecker Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 568-5566
(6)
Map of Holmstead School
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
14 Hope St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-1696
(2)
Map of The Moriah School
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students
Jewish
53 S Woodland St
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 567-0208
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Bergen County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Assumption Early Childhood Center Photo
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
35 Jefferson Ave
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-0300
Map of Catholic Academy Northern Valley-demarest Campus
Gr: 1-8 | 107 students
Catholic
573 Piermont Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-5534
Map of Creative Minds Montessori
Gr: K | 31 students
Montessori School
292 Old Tappan Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 263-9393
Map of Epiphany Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Catholic
Po Box 2260, 263 Lafayette Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 945-1194
Map of Garfield Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
200 Macarthur Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0416
Map of Garfield Catholic Academy/st School
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
Catholic
210 Lanza Avenue Gar
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0345
Map of Gerrard Berman Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Jewish
45 Spruce St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-1111
(4)
Map of The Hanal High School
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students
Specialized Curriculum
260 Harrison St
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 944-4361
(1)
Map of Holy Trinity Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
43 Maple Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 489-6870
Map of Jewish Education For Special Children
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students
Special Education School (Jewish)
Po Box 361
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-1090
Map of Kathy Dunn Cultural Center
Gr: K-2 | 80 students
167 Kipp Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-8861
Map of Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: K | 2 students
Daycare / Preschool
800 Parsons Pond Dr
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-3016
Map of Mother Cabrini Interparochial
Gr: K-8 | 157 students
Catholic
123 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(993) 777-4635
Map of New Horizons Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
361 Passaic Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-7794
New World Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-K
Montessori School
165 Burton Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-7667
(10)
Map of Padre Pio Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
100 S Main St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 488-8862
Map of St. Anne School
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Catholic
1-30 Summit Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 796-3356
Map of St. Joseph Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Catholic
131 E Fort Lee Rd
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 487-8641
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: K-9 | 186 students
Catholic
20 Hackensack St
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 939-3193
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Catholic
21 New Milford Avenue 31
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 384-0512
Map of Transfiguration Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
10 Bradley Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 384-3627
Map of Y C S Fort Lee Education Center
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students
Special Education School
2300 3rd St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-6608

Overview

Category
This State (NJ)
US
# Schools
76 Schools
# Students
16,342 Students
139,442 Students
% Average Students of Color
42%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,974 Teachers
14,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1333
(Out of 1600)
1268
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,613
$18,221
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,520
$1,027
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,322
$10,170
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$64.75 million
$40.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.60
# American Indian Students
126 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,362 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,358 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
689 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
8,290 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
51%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
4,621 Students
26,404 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Bergen County, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Bergen County, NJ include Dwight-Englewood School, Primoris Academy, and Eastern Christian Upper Elementary & Middle School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bergen County?
76 private elementary schools are located in Bergen County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Bergen County?
The average tuition cost is $17,613, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,221.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bergen County?
Bergen County private elementary schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bergen County?
51% of private elementary schools in Bergen County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private elementary schools in Bergen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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