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The French American Academy
Solomon Schechter Day School Of Bergen Co

New Milford Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 838 students in New Milford, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private elementary schools in New Milford, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 838
  • Average Tuition: $15,000
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 39%
  • View New Milford, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 838
  • Average Tuition: $15,000
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 39%
  • View New Milford, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked New Milford Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Solomon Schechter Day School Of Bergen Co Photo
Solomon Schechter Day School Of Bergen Co
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Jewish
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
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Ascension School
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Catholic
1092 Carnation Drive
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-0669
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The French American Academy Photo
The French American Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1092 Carnation Drive
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 338-8320
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Hovnanian School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
817 River Road
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 967-5940
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New Milford, NJ Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
838
Students
$15,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Milford)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
838 Students
139,313 Students
% Students of Color
39%
40%
0.53
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
86 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
539 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
64%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
183 Students
26,281 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
81 Teachers
14,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$16,872
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$1,027
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,831
$10,471
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
80%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in New Milford, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in New Milford, NJ is Solomon Schechter Day School Of Bergen Co.
How many private elementary schools are located in New Milford?
4 private elementary schools are located in New Milford.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New Milford?
50% of private elementary schools in New Milford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private elementary schools in New Milford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in New Milford include: Hovnanian School vs. The French American Academy, The French American Academy vs. Hovnanian School

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