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Mahwah Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 360 students in Mahwah, NJ, 12% of all K-12 students in Mahwah, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Mahwah, NJ (2026-27)

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Apple Montessori School of Mahwah
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
75 E Ramapo Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 512-1141
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Guidepost Montessori At Mahwah
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool
25 Edison Rd
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(551) 552-2007
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Sage Day School At Mahwah
Gr: 5-8 | 30 students
Special Education School
900 Darlington Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 818-8873
(1)
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Young World Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
(1)
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Mahwah, NJ Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
360
Students
$40,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mahwah)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
360 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
21%
40%
0.53
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
14,112 Students
% Black Students
<1%
7%
# White Students
110 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
31%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
221 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
61%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,000
$17,000
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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