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Paramus Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 5,108 students in Paramus, NJ, 50% of all K-12 students in Paramus, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
41% of private schools in Paramus, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 5,108
  • Average Tuition: $22,616
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Paramus, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 5,108
  • Average Tuition: $22,616
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Paramus, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Paramus Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ben Porat Yosef
Ben Porat Yosef
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Jewish
E. 243 Frisch Court
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-5007
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Map of The Frisch School
The Frisch School
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students
Jewish
120 West Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 267-9100
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Map of New Alliance Academy The
New Alliance Academy The
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
49 E Midland Ave Ste 2
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 225-0046
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Map of Paramus Catholic High School
Paramus Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
425 Paramus Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 445-4466
(1)
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Map of Yavneh Academy
Yavneh Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 793 students
Jewish
155 N Farview Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 262-8494
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Map of Yeshivat Noam School
Yeshivat Noam School
Gr: PK-8 | 724 students
Jewish
70 W Century Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-1919
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Map of Alpine Learning Group
Alpine Learning Group
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
777 Paramus Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 612-7800
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Map of David Gregory School
David Gregory School
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
347 N Farview Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 967-9772
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Map of Epic School
Epic School
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
238 Farview Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 576-0600
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
332 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 470-6245
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Map of The Growing Garden Nursery School
The Growing Garden Nursery School
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
156 Forest Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 265-3223
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Paramus KinderCare Photo
Paramus KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
411 Sette Dr.
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 634-1893
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Map of Primrose School Of Paramus
Primrose School Of Paramus
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
639 Paramus Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 445-5330
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Map of Ridgewood Montessori School
Ridgewood Montessori School
Gr: PK-7 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
70 Eisenhower Dr Ste 3
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-4356
(4)
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Map of Sinai School At Ma'ayanot
Sinai School At Ma'ayanot
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
All-girls | Special Education School (Jewish)
240 Frisch Ct
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 833-1134
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Map of Turrell Childcare & Early Learning Center
Turrell Childcare & Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
200 Robin Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-5970
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Map of Visitation Academy
Visitation Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
222 Farview Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 262-6067
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Paramus, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

17
Private Schools
+13.3% (+2 schools) 10-yr
5,108
Students
+40.2% (+1,464 students) 10-yr
$22,616
Avg. Tuition
+41.4% (+$6,616) 3-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
37%
Students of Color
-19.6% (-9.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-9.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paramus)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,371 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearParamus, NJ Total Schools
202517
202417
202316
202216
202115
202016
201915
201816
201716
201616
201515
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# Students
5,108 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025341168179
2024341165172
2023351164174
2022369167185
2021377165180
2020351160171
2019403164175
2018376164172
2017379167180
2016370166178
2015280154167
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% Students of Color
37%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202537%40%34%
202437%39%34%
202334%40%33%
202236%38%33%
202135%39%32%
202035%39%32%
201938%38%31%
201839%37%31%
201756%38%32%
201656%38%32%
201546%37%32%
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0.54
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.540.630.65
20240.540.640.65
20230.490.650.65
20220.510.650.64
20210.510.650.64
20200.500.650.64
20190.510.650.63
20180.520.650.63
20170.570.640.61
20160.570.650.61
20150.620.650.61
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# American Indian Students
48 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
283 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20226%6%4%
20216%5%4%
20206%5%4%
20196%5%4%
20185%5%4%
20176%5%4%
20166%5%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
404 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258%8%9%
20248%7%9%
20237%7%9%
20228%7%8%
20218%8%9%
20208%8%9%
201911%8%8%
201811%8%8%
201710%8%8%
201610%8%8%
201513%8%8%
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# Black Students
307 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256%6%7%
20246%7%7%
20236%7%8%
20226%8%7%
20216%8%7%
20206%8%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
3,422 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
66%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202566%53%52%
202466%53%52%
202370%51%52%
202269%52%54%
202169%52%54%
202069%52%54%
201968%52%56%
201868%52%56%
201762%53%58%
201662%53%58%
201558%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
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
695 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202513%27%26%
202413%27%26%
202310%29%25%
202210%27%25%
202110%27%25%
202010%27%24%
201911%26%24%
201812%26%23%
201718%25%22%
201618%25%22%
201518%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
520 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202580%54%55%
202480%53%54%
202380%54%54%
202290%54%54%
202180%53%54%
202080%52%54%
201980%53%53%
201880%53%53%
201780%52%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025151415
2024101415
202391415
2022111415
202191415
202091415
201991415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
2015121415
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Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,616
$18,774

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$22,616$18,947$15,012
2022$16,000$14,919$12,187
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.32 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearParamus, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202572%77%81%
202298%79%85%
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Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Paramus, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Paramus, NJ include Yeshivat Noam School, Yavneh Academy, and Paramus Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Paramus?
17 private schools are located in Paramus.
How diverse are private schools in Paramus?
Paramus private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Paramus go to private school?
50% of all K-12 students in Paramus are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paramus?
41% of private schools in Paramus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Paramus are often viewed compared to one another?

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