For the 2025 school year, there are 70 private schools serving 11,297 students in Passaic County, NJ (there are 154 public schools, serving 80,468 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Passaic County, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Passaic County, NJ include Pioneer Academy, Mary Help Of Christians Academy, and Al-huda School.
The average tuition cost is $12,152, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,786.
Top Ranked Passaic County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Benway School![Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.]( "Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.")
Special Education School
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
181 Colfax Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
970 Black Oak Ridge Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(862) 377-0876
Wayne, NJ 07470
(862) 377-0876
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
278 N 8th St
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-4700
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7 Veterans Pl
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5
Bais Yaakov Of Passaic High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Clifton Cheder, Inc.
(Jewish)
123 Industrial Street East
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 472-0011
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 472-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
De Paul Catholic High School![De Paul Catholic High School Photo]( "De Paul Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1512 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3702
Gr: 8-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Oakwood Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-0900
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elements Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
5554 Berkshire Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 545-2211
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 545-2211
Gr: K-1 | 19 students Tuition listed
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
659 Belmont Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6200
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Njedda Elementary School![Njedda Elementary School Photo - Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy High School]( "Njedda Elementary School Photo - Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy High School")
Special Education School
1481 Main Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2600
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2600
Gr: Inquire with school | 76 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Paterson Catholic High School
(Catholic)
764 11th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 278-1024
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 278-1024
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
270 Diamond Bridge Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-1818
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-1818
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Brendan Catholic School
(Catholic)
154 East First Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-1149
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-1149
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Tuition listed
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
797 Valley Rd
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 779-4700
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 779-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Boys'
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,021 student
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Gr: K-8 | 812 students
400 Totowa Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-8824
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-8824
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Alpine Montessori
Montessori School
5676 Berkshire Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4564
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4564
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Bais Yaakov Machon Ora
All-girls (Jewish)
565 Broadway
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 241-1350
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 241-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students
Banyan Upper School
Special Education School
471 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 785-1919
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 785-1919
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Calvary Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1111 Preakness Ave
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3584
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3584
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
37 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 595-0345
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 595-0345
Gr: PK-7 | 31 students
Dawn Treader Christian School
(Christian)
1 Market St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 345-9830
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 345-9830
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 22 students
Father English Center/school Age & Ccc
Daycare / Preschool
435 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 881-0280
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 881-0280
Gr: NS-K | 41 students
Future Scholars Learning Center
(Christian)
5-7 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 684-9928
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 684-9928
Gr: NS-9 | 54 students
Show 35 more private schools in Passaic County, NJ (out of 70 total schools)
Loading...
Passaic County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament School (Closed 2022)
(Catholic)
277 6th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07524
(973) 278-8787
Paterson, NJ 07524
(973) 278-8787
Gr: K-8 | 153 students
Don Bosco Technical High School (Closed 2000)
All-boys | Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
202 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 595-8800
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 595-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students
Kiddie Academy Of Totowa (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
80 Commerce Way
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 785-0417
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 785-0417
Gr: NS-K | 97 students
Little Genius Academy, LLC (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool
810 Broad St
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 272-3264
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 272-3264
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Tuition listed
New Biginnings Annex (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
36 Maple Rd
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 808-6279
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 808-6279
Gr: 1-5 | 10 students
Ringwood Christian School (Closed 2018)
(Christian)
30 Carletondale Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-4996
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-4996
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 473-3711
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 473-3711
Gr: K-9 | 153 students
144 Beech Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-3510
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-3510
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
112 Erskine Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7131
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7131
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
30 Michigan Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 684-6754
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 684-6754
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
484 Germantown Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-6986
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-6986
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
St. Marys School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
25 Pompton Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-2010
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-2010
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 546-2161
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 546-2161
Gr: K-8 | 164 students
765 14th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 278-4135
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 278-4135
Gr: K-9 | 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Passaic County, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Passaic County, NJ include Pioneer Academy, Mary Help Of Christians Academy, and Al-huda School.
How many private schools are located in Passaic County?
70 private schools are located in Passaic County.
How much do private schools cost in Passaic County?
The average tuition cost is $12,152, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,786.
How diverse are private schools in Passaic County?
Passaic County private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Passaic County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Passaic County are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Passaic County?
Which private schools in Passaic County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Passaic County include: The Learning Experience vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. The Learning Experience, Kindercare Learning Center vs. The Goddard School
Recent Articles
7 Ways Kids Can Avoid Summer Brain Drain
The summer "Brain Drain," also known as the "Summer Slide" is a term commonly used by educators and parents alike to describe the learning loss that takes place for many students during summer months. We polled the experts and found the 7 best ways parents and kids can combat the problem head on.
What's Being Taught?
This article examines the academic offerings in American private high schools, discussing graduation requirements, college preparation, accreditation, and advanced programs like AP and IB. It emphasizes the importance of understanding a school's curriculum when choosing the right educational environment for a child.
Waldorf Schools
Waldorf schools offer a well thought out approach to K-12 education.
