For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 241 students in Closter, NJ (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,190 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Closter, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
Private Schools in Closter, NJ (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Palisades Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
212/248 Herbert Ave
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 784-7600
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 784-7600
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Overview
This Town (Closter)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
241 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
40%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
27 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,100
$18,757
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$16,285
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
14,114 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
54 Students
116,434 Students
% White Students
23%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 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
181 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
75%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Closter, NJ?
2 private schools are located in Closter, NJ.
What percentage of students in Closter go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Closter are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
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