Paramus KinderCare Photo - Junior Preschool Classroom

Best Paramus Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 5,108 students in Paramus, NJ (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,071 public students). 50% of all K-12 students in Paramus, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Paramus, NJ include New Alliance Academy The, Paramus Catholic High School, and Yavneh Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
41% of private schools in Paramus, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Paramus Private Schools (2025)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Paramus, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Paramus, NJ include New Alliance Academy The, Paramus Catholic High School, and Yavneh Academy.
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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