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River Edge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,278 students in River Edge, NJ, 42% of all K-12 students in River Edge, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in River Edge, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked River Edge Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Peter Academy
St. Peter Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
431 5th Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3468
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Map of Yeshiva Of North Jersey
Yeshiva Of North Jersey
Gr: PK-8 | 863 students
Jewish
666 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 370-6304
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Map of New Beginnings At Grace Lutheran
New Beginnings At Grace Lutheran
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
925 5th Ave
River Edge, NJ 76611
(201) 261-5415
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Map of Sinai School At Rynj
Sinai School At Rynj
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students
Special Education School (Jewish)
666 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-4202
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Map of Stepping Stone Learning Center
Stepping Stone Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
Daycare / Preschool
340 Bogert Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 488-4905
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River Edge, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Jewish Education For Special Children
Jewish Education For Special Children
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students
Special Education School (Jewish)
Po Box 361
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-1090
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River Edge, NJ Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,278
Students
$4,280
Avg. Tuition
58%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (River Edge)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,278 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
58%
40%
0.41
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
952 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
74%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
231 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
232 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,280
$17,000
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in River Edge, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in River Edge, NJ include Yeshiva Of North Jersey and St. Peter Academy.
How many private schools are located in River Edge?
5 private schools are located in River Edge.
How diverse are private schools in River Edge?
River Edge private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in River Edge go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in River Edge are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in River Edge?
60% of private schools in River Edge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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