The Goddard School Photo

Best Englewood Cliffs Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 131 students in Englewood Cliffs, NJ (there are 2 public schools, serving 413 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Englewood Cliffs, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).

Private Schools in Englewood Cliffs, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
120 Charlotte Place
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 582-6160
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Japanese Children's Society
Special Program Emphasis
8 W Bayview Ave
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 947-4832
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students

Overview

This Town (Englewood Cliffs)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
131 Students
217,836 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
20,228 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
85 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
65%
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
14,114 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
n/a
116,434 Students
% White Students
n/a
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
46 Students
59,276 Students
% of Others Students
35%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ?
2 private schools are located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
What percentage of students in Englewood Cliffs go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Englewood Cliffs are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).

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