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Tenafly Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 800 students in Tenafly, NJ, 19% of all K-12 students in Tenafly, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
40% of private schools in Tenafly, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tenafly Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
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Map of The Spring School
The Spring School
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
67 N Summit St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 541-5780
(1)
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Map of Children's Corner
Children's Corner
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
34 W Clinton Avenue
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 894-0555
(2)
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The Montessori House School Photo
The Montessori House School
Gr: NS-1 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
426 Knickerbocker Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-8343
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Map of Tenafly Chabad Academy
Tenafly Chabad Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Jewish
11 Harold St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 871-1152
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Tenafly, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Idea School
The Idea School
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
411 E Clinton Ave
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 408-1468
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Tenafly, NJ Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
800
Students
$15,725
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tenafly)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
800 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
32%
40%
0.67
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
43 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
344 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
43%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
289 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
95 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
23 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,725
$16,975
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,200
$850
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tenafly, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Tenafly, NJ include The Spring School and Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel.
How many private schools are located in Tenafly?
5 private schools are located in Tenafly.
How diverse are private schools in Tenafly?
Tenafly private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Tenafly go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Tenafly are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tenafly?
40% of private schools in Tenafly are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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