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Best 07070 New Jersey Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 680 students in 07070, NJ (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,491 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 07070, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 07070, NJ include The Academy At Saint Mary and St. Mary High School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
50% of private schools in 07070, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 07070 New Jersey Private Schools (2025)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 07070, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in 07070, NJ include The Academy At Saint Mary and St. Mary High School.
How many private schools are located in 07070?
6 private schools are located in 07070.
How diverse are private schools in 07070?
07070 private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in 07070 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 07070 are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 07070?
50% of private schools in 07070 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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