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Best River Edge Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,278 students in River Edge, NJ (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,782 public students). 42% of all K-12 students in River Edge, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in River Edge, NJ is Yeshiva Of North Jersey.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
60% of private schools in River Edge, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked River Edge Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Yeshiva Of North Jersey
(Jewish)
666 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 370-6304
Gr: PK-8 | 863 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Beginnings At Grace Lutheran
Daycare / Preschool
925 5th Ave
River Edge, NJ 76611
(201) 261-5415
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
St. Peter Academy
(Catholic)
431 5th Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3468
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
Sinai School At Rynj
Special Education School (Jewish)
666 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-4202
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students
Stepping Stone Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
340 Bogert Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 488-4905
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in River Edge, New Jersey

River Edge, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jewish Education For Special Children (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Jewish)
Po Box 361
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-1090
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in River Edge, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in River Edge, NJ is Yeshiva Of North Jersey.
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 39%.
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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