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River Edge Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
60% of private schools in River Edge, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked River Edge Private Schools (2026)

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
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+66.7% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,278
Students
+239.0% (+901 students) 10-yr
$14,640
Avg. Tuition
+242.1% (+$10,360) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
58%
Students of Color
+93.3% (+28.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-53.8% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (River Edge)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,371 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRiver Edge, NJ Total Schools
20255
20246
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
1,278 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025256168179
2024220165172
202391164174
2022277167185
2021277165180
2020277160171
2019271164175
2018271164172
2017336167180
2016336166178
2015126154167
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% Students of Color
58%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202558%40%34%
202458%39%34%
202353%40%33%
202211%38%33%
202111%39%32%
202011%39%32%
201934%38%31%
201834%37%31%
201731%38%32%
201631%38%32%
201530%37%32%
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0.41
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.410.630.65
20240.400.640.65
20230.620.650.65
20220.280.650.64
20210.280.650.64
20200.280.650.64
20190.180.650.63
20180.180.650.63
20170.320.640.61
20160.320.650.61
20150.670.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20174%5%4%
20164%5%4%
201512%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
60 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%8%9%
20245%7%9%
20238%7%9%
20222%7%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20173%8%8%
20163%8%8%
201510%8%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%6%7%
20241%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%8%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
952 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
74%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202574%53%52%
202475%53%52%
202332%51%52%
202284%52%54%
202184%52%54%
202084%52%54%
201990%52%56%
201890%52%56%
201781%53%58%
201681%53%58%
201548%51%58%
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# 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
231 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202518%27%26%
202417%27%26%
202352%29%25%
202211%27%25%
202111%27%25%
202011%27%24%
20195%26%24%
20185%26%23%
201712%25%22%
201612%25%22%
201529%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
232 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20256:111:111:1
20245:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
20227:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20207:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20168:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,640
$18,774

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRiver Edge, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$14,640$18,947$15,012
2024$4,280$15,878$13,254
2023$4,280$15,215$12,626
2022$4,280$14,919$12,187
2021$4,280$13,993$11,800
2020$4,280$13,826$11,512
2019$4,280$13,406$11,293
2018$4,280$13,176$11,017
2017$4,280$13,780$10,708
2016$4,280$13,054$10,356
2015$4,280$11,979$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
78%

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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