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Saddle River Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 546 students in Saddle River, NJ, 31% of all K-12 students in Saddle River, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saddle River Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River
Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
40 Carlough Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-0300
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Saddle River Day School Photo
Saddle River Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
(7)
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Map of The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy
The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Alternative School
500 E Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
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Saddle River, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
546
Students
$38,750
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saddle River)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
546 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
14%
40%
0.58
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
22 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
18 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
290 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
53%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
206 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1262
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,750
$17,000
Average Summer Program Cost
$550
$850
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,243
$16,021
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saddle River, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Saddle River, NJ include Saddle River Day School and Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River.
How many private schools are located in Saddle River?
3 private schools are located in Saddle River.
What percentage of students in Saddle River go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Saddle River are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).

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