Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn Photo

Best Bergen County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 124 private preschools serving 19,855 students in Bergen County, NJ.
The top-ranked private preschools in Bergen County, NJ include Saddle River Day School, Academy Of Greatness And Excellence, and Eastern Christian Preschool & Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $14,789, which is lower than the New Jersey private preschool average tuition cost of $16,535.
40% of private preschools in Bergen County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Bergen County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy At Saint Mary
(Catholic)
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence
Academy Of Greatness And Excellence Photo - One of the pillars of the AGE National Elementary Honor Society is Service, and that is what the NEHS students provides at the Woodcrest Healthcare Center. They visit the elderly of our community, and spend quality time with them as they add smiles to their faces.
(Islamic)
(1)
110 Mount Vernon St.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 836-2555
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
180 Rodney St
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-0622
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
(Catholic)
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Sports: 2
Anshei Lubavitch Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
10-10 Plz Rd
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 794-3770
Gr: PK | 275 students
Ben Porat Yosef
(Jewish)
E. 243 Frisch Court
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-5007
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The Teacher Academy
Christ The Teacher Academy Photo - Students distribute "our school raised trout" as part of the national trout program of the Dept. of NJ Preservation.
(Catholic)
(4)
359 Whiteman St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-0421
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn
Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn Photo
Special Education School
29-01 Berkshire Rd
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 797-7440
Gr: PK-2 | 51 students Sports: 5
Dwight-Englewood School
Dwight-Englewood School Photo - Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
(1)
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Baldin Dr
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 445-6150
Gr: PK-2 | 286 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
435 Lydecker Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 568-5566
Gr: NS-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
The Moriah School
(Jewish)
53 S Woodland St
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 567-0208
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Tuition listed
Most Sacred Heart Jesus School
(Catholic)
6 Bond St
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4817
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Noble Leadership Academy
Noble Leadership Academy Photo
(Islamic)
(16)
1-30 Summit Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Gr: PK-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Academy
(Catholic)
312 1st St
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-5262
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
25 Fremont Avenue
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 391-3838
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Tuition listed
Queen Of Peace Elementary School
(Catholic)
(2)
21 Church Place
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 998-8222
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
620 Valley Brook Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 939-4277
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River
Daycare / Preschool
40 Carlough Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-0300
Gr: PK-K | 72 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saddle River Day School
Saddle River Day School Photo - The iconic Main Hall houses the Lower School and Administrative Offices including the Head of School. Lower School classrooms include a state of the art Science lab, library and art studio.
(7)
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Gr: NS-12 | 347 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John's Academy
St. John's Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
460 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
305 Elm Street
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 261-2388
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 996-2987
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Spring School
Montessori School
(1)
67 N Summit St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 541-5780
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Van Riper Ellis Christian School
Van Riper Ellis Christian School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7-20 Bellair Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 791-7853
Gr: NS-K | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Yavneh Academy
(Jewish)
155 N Farview Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 262-8494
Gr: PK-8 | 793 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Of North Jersey
(Jewish)
666 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 370-6304
Gr: PK-8 | 863 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshivat He'atid
(Jewish)
135 139 South Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 374-2272
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Tuition listed
Yeshivat Noam School
(Jewish)
70 W Century Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-1919
Gr: PK-8 | 724 students
Ability School
Ability School Photo - We have a great summer program with academics every morning and camp activities every afternoon. Our students love camp and return year after year!
(5)
75 Knickerbocker Rd
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 871-8808
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Saint Paul
(Catholic)
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7
Academy Of St. Therese Of Lisiuex
Academy Of St. Therese Of Lisiuex Photo - Our eighth grade students have a record of outstanding acceptance rate to the areas best Catholic, private and magnet schools in northeast New Jersey.
(Catholic)
(1)
220 Jefferson Ave
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 568-4296
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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Bergen County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Jefferson Ave
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-0300
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
573 Piermont Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-5534
Gr: 1-8 | 107 students
292 Old Tappan Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 263-9393
Gr: K | 31 students
Po Box 2260, 263 Lafayette Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 945-1194
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
200 Macarthur Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0416
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 18 students
210 Lanza Avenue Gar
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0345
Gr: K-8 | 136 students
45 Spruce St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-1111
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
The Hanal High School (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
260 Harrison St
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 944-4361
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students
43 Maple Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 489-6870
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Jewish Education For Special Children (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Jewish)
Po Box 361
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-1090
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students
167 Kipp Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-8861
Gr: K-2 | 80 students
800 Parsons Pond Dr
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-3016
Gr: K | 2 students
123 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(993) 777-4635
Gr: K-8 | 157 students
361 Passaic Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-7794
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
165 Burton Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Gr: PK-K
100 S Main St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 488-8862
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
1-30 Summit Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 796-3356
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Tuition listed
131 E Fort Lee Rd
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 487-8641
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20 Hackensack St
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 939-3193
Gr: K-9 | 186 students
21 New Milford Avenue 31
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 384-0512
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
10 Bradley Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 384-3627
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
2300 3rd St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-6608
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students

Overview

This County (Bergen County)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
124 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
19,855 Students
138,865 Students
% Average Students of Color
42%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,929 Teachers
11,502 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1314
(Out of 1600)
1305
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,789
$16,535
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,452
$767
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,846
$7,229
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$76.17 million
$41.87 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.66
# American Indian Students
125 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,263 Students
7,571 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,148 Students
8,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
510 Students
6,761 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
8,184 Students
56,601 Students
% White Students
42%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
146 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
8,251 Students
54,866 Students
% of Others Students
42%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Bergen County, NJ?
The top-ranked private preschools in Bergen County, NJ include Saddle River Day School, Academy Of Greatness And Excellence, and Eastern Christian Preschool & Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Bergen County?
124 private preschools are located in Bergen County.
How much do private preschools cost in Bergen County?
The average tuition cost is $14,789, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,535.
How diverse are private preschools in Bergen County?
Bergen County private preschools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bergen County?
40% of private preschools in Bergen County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private preschools in Bergen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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