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Hackensack Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 57 students in Hackensack, NJ, 1% of all K-12 students in Hackensack, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private schools in Hackensack, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hackensack Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Childcare & Learning Center
Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Childcare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 996-2987
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Bergen County Christian Academy Photo
Bergen County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
15 Conklin Place
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-7212
(1)
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Map of Ycs George Washington School
Ycs George Washington School
Gr: 5-8 | 12 students
Special Education School
386 Hudson St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 931-1301
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Hackensack, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Trinity Elementary School
Holy Trinity Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
43 Maple Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 489-6870
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Map of Padre Pio Academy
Padre Pio Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
100 S Main St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 488-8862
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Hackensack, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
57
Students
-87.3% (-391 students) 10-yr
$10,275
Avg. Tuition
+42.7% (+$3,075) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 8-yr
68%
Students of Color
+9.7% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hackensack)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,371 Schools
# Students
57 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202529168179
202429165172
202342164174
202236167185
202136165180
202036160171
201943164175
201876164172
201777167180
201677166178
2015112154167
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% Students of Color
68%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202568%40%34%
202468%39%34%
202371%40%33%
202270%38%33%
202170%39%32%
202070%39%32%
201968%38%31%
201868%37%31%
201771%38%32%
201671%38%32%
201562%37%32%
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0.64
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.640.630.65
20240.640.640.65
20230.740.650.65
20220.690.650.64
20210.690.650.64
20200.690.650.64
20190.650.650.63
20180.650.650.63
20170.730.640.61
20160.730.650.61
20150.740.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20234%6%5%
20224%6%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257%8%9%
20247%7%9%
202317%7%9%
20228%7%8%
20218%8%9%
20208%8%9%
201714%8%8%
201614%8%8%
201519%8%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
29%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202529%6%7%
202429%7%7%
202331%7%8%
202233%8%7%
202133%8%7%
202033%8%8%
201945%9%7%
201845%9%7%
201736%9%7%
201636%9%7%
201517%9%8%
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# White Students
6 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
8%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%53%52%
20248%53%52%
202314%51%52%
202212%52%54%
202112%52%54%
202012%52%54%
201918%52%56%
201818%52%56%
201716%53%58%
201616%53%58%
201522%51%58%
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# 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
37 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
52%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202551%27%26%
202451%27%26%
202334%29%25%
202243%27%25%
202143%27%25%
202043%27%24%
201934%26%24%
201834%26%23%
201731%25%22%
201631%25%22%
201539%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20227:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20207:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20185:111:112:1
20175:111:112:1
20165:111:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141415
2024131415
2023101415
2022101415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018121415
2017121415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,275
$18,774

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$10,275$18,947$15,012
2024$10,275$15,878$13,254
2023$8,600$15,215$12,626
2022$8,600$14,919$12,187
2021$8,600$13,993$11,800
2020$8,600$13,826$11,512
2019$8,600$13,406$11,293
2018$8,600$13,176$11,017
2017$8,600$13,780$10,708
2016$7,800$13,054$10,356
2015$7,200$11,979$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202550%27%34%
202450%27%34%
202340%27%34%
202240%26%33%
202140%27%33%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.32 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearHackensack, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202590%77%81%
202490%78%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hackensack, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Hackensack, NJ is Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Childcare & Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Hackensack?
3 private schools are located in Hackensack.
What percentage of students in Hackensack go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Hackensack are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hackensack?
33% of private schools in Hackensack are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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