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Rutherford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 680 students in Rutherford, NJ, 21% of all K-12 students in Rutherford, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Rutherford, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rutherford Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Academy At Saint Mary
The Academy At Saint Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
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Map of St. Mary High School
St. Mary High School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
64 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-5220
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Map of Goldilocks Children Learning Center
Goldilocks Children Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
110 Jackson Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 460-1770
(2)
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Map of The Meadow's School
The Meadow's School
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Daycare / Preschool
102 Borough St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 887-1646
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Map of Rutherford Child Care Center
Rutherford Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
251 Union Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-4759
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Map of Rutherford Montessori School
Rutherford Montessori School
Gr: K | 73 students
Montessori School
128 W Passaic Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 842-1515
(1)
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Rutherford, NJ Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
680
Students
$13,550
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rutherford)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
680 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
42%
40%
0.65
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
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
7%
# Black Students
14 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
173 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
25%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
348 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
51%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
63 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,550
$16,975
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
82%
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rutherford, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Rutherford, NJ include The Academy At Saint Mary and St. Mary High School.
How many private schools are located in Rutherford?
6 private schools are located in Rutherford.
How diverse are private schools in Rutherford?
Rutherford private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Rutherford go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Rutherford are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rutherford?
50% of private schools in Rutherford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Rutherford are often viewed compared to one another?

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