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07070 New Jersey Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 680 students in 07070, NJ (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,544 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 St. Mary High School and The Academy At Saint Mary.
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 07070, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 07070 New Jersey 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 07070, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in 07070, NJ include St. Mary High School and The Academy At Saint Mary.
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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