Saint Gerard Majella School Photo

Best Paterson Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 591 students in Paterson, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private elementary schools in Paterson, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Private Elementary Schools in Paterson, NJ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dawn Treader Christian School
Dawn Treader Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1 Market St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 345-9830
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-huda School
(Islamic)
(1)
7 Veterans Pl
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 742-7474
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
37 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 595-0345
Gr: PK-7 | 31 students
Future Scholars Learning Center
(Christian)
5-7 Mill St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 684-9928
Gr: NS-9 | 54 students
Gilmore Memorial Chris Acd
(Christian)
131 Haledon Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 790-9400
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students
Madison Avenue Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
900 Madison Ave
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Saint Gerard Majella School
Saint Gerard Majella School Photo
(Catholic)
10 Carrelton Drive
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 595-5640
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Paterson, New Jersey

Paterson, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
277 6th Ave
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
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students
144 Beech Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 279-3510
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
30 Michigan Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 684-6754
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
765 14th Ave
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 278-4135
Gr: K-9 | 158 students

Overview

This Town (Paterson)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
591 Students
140,528 Students
% Average Students of Color
94%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
14,341 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,300
$18,203
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$1,045
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
26%
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
8,533 Students
% Asian Students
11%
6%
# Hispanic Students
197 Students
11,226 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
8%
# Black Students
129 Students
10,269 Students
% Black Students
22%
7%
# White Students
19 Students
85,967 Students
% White Students
3%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
179 Students
26,766 Students
% of Others Students
30%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Paterson, NJ?
7 private elementary schools are located in Paterson, NJ.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Paterson?
Paterson private elementary schools are approximately 94% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Paterson?
100% of private elementary schools in Paterson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).
Which private elementary schools in Paterson are often viewed compared to one another?

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