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Lyndhurst Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 524 students in Lyndhurst, NJ, 17% of all K-12 students in Lyndhurst, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private schools in Lyndhurst, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lyndhurst Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
620 Valley Brook Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 939-4277
(4)
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Map of Bright Horizons Childrens Center
Bright Horizons Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
9 Polito Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-1545
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Map of St. Michael The Archangel School
St. Michael The Archangel School
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
Daycare / Preschool
624 Page Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 939-0350
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Lyndhurst, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
524
Students
$4,600
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lyndhurst)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
524 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
37%
40%
0.68
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
203 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
39%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
202 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,600
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$16,021
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lyndhurst, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Lyndhurst, NJ is Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Lyndhurst?
3 private schools are located in Lyndhurst.
What percentage of students in Lyndhurst go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Lyndhurst are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lyndhurst?
33% of private schools in Lyndhurst are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Lyndhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lyndhurst include: St. Michael The Archangel School vs. Sacred Heart School

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