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Palisades Park Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 429 students in Palisades Park, NJ, 19% of all K-12 students in Palisades Park, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Palisades Park, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Palisades Park Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
312 1st St
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-5262
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Map of New Christian Academy, Inc
New Christian Academy, Inc
Gr: K | 12 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
430 Commercial Ave
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 592-8611
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Palisades Park, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
429
Students
16
Avg. Class Size
80%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palisades Park)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
429 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
80%
40%
0.74
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
147 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
34%
5%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
7%
# Black Students
10 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
72 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
17%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
67 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palisades Park, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Palisades Park, NJ is Notre Dame Academy.
How many private schools are located in Palisades Park?
2 private schools are located in Palisades Park.
What percentage of students in Palisades Park go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Palisades Park are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palisades Park?
100% of private schools in Palisades Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

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