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Elmwood Park Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 249 students in Elmwood Park, NJ, 5% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Elmwood Park, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elmwood Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Leo Elementary School
St. Leo Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 249 students
Catholic
300 Market St
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-5156
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 1 301 Riverfront Boulevard
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 468-9841
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Elmwood Park, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
249
Students
60%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elmwood Park)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
249 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
60%
40%
0.76
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
7%
# Black Students
38 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
15%
7%
# White Students
80 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
32%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
19%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elmwood Park, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Elmwood Park, NJ is St. Leo Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Elmwood Park?
2 private schools are located in Elmwood Park.
What percentage of students in Elmwood Park go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Elmwood Park are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elmwood Park?
50% of private schools in Elmwood Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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