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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 516 students in Ridgewood, NJ, 9% of all K-12 students in Ridgewood, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
14% of private schools in Ridgewood, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ridgewood Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holmstead School
Holmstead School
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
14 Hope St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-1696
(2)
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Map of Bethlehem Early Learning Center
Bethlehem Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
155 Linwood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-6678
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Map of Little Crane Montessori School
Little Crane Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
113 Cottage Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-3333
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Little Ivy Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
660 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-0048
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Montessori Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Montessori School
205 Franklin Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 445-0232
(1)
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Map of Ridgewood Nursery & Kindergarten School
Ridgewood Nursery & Kindergarten School
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
865 E Glen Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 495-2643
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Windsor Bergen Academy
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
56 Passaic Street
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 857-4785
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Ridgewood, NJ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
516
Students
$15,000
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridgewood)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
516 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
19%
40%
0.51
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
108 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
27%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
256 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
64%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
65 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
42 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$16,959
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ridgewood, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Ridgewood, NJ is Holmstead School.
How many private schools are located in Ridgewood?
7 private schools are located in Ridgewood.
How diverse are private schools in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Ridgewood go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Ridgewood are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgewood?
14% of private schools in Ridgewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Ridgewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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