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Closter Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 236 students in Closter, NJ, 17% of all K-12 students in Closter, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Closter, NJ (2026-27)

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Acton Academy Of Bergen County
Gr: K-12 | 83 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Alternative School
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
(3)
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Palisades Country Day School
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
212/248 Herbert Ave
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 784-7600
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Closter, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
236
Students
$10,500
Avg. Tuition
53%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Closter)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
236 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
53%
40%
0.39
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
0%
7%
# White Students
54 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
23%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
176 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
75%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,500
$17,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$16,021
Admissions & Athletics
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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