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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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
800
Students
+62.3% (+307 students) 10-yr
$15,725
Avg. Tuition
+69.1% (+$6,425) 10-yr
23
Avg. Class Size
-8.0% (-2 students) 10-yr
32%
Students of Color
-38.5% (-20.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-42.9% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tenafly)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearTenafly, NJ Total Schools
20255
20246
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
800 Students
216,299 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025160168179
2024146165172
2023176164174
2022173167185
2021179165180
2020184160171
2019168164175
2018169164172
2017152167180
2016154166178
2015123154167
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% Students of Color
32%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202553%40%34%
202453%39%34%
202343%40%33%
202246%38%33%
202147%39%32%
202044%39%32%
201948%38%31%
201845%37%31%
201753%38%32%
201653%38%32%
201552%37%32%
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0.67
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.670.630.65
20240.650.640.65
20230.670.650.65
20220.670.650.64
20210.670.650.64
20200.660.650.64
20190.690.650.63
20180.690.650.63
20170.650.640.61
20160.640.650.61
20150.630.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202512%6%5%
202410%6%5%
202314%6%5%
202214%6%4%
202113%5%4%
202013%5%4%
201911%5%4%
201810%5%4%
20179%5%4%
20169%5%4%
20158%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
34 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%8%9%
20244%7%9%
20231%7%9%
20221%7%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%8%9%
20197%8%8%
20187%8%8%
20175%8%8%
20165%8%8%
20156%8%8%
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# Black Students
43 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%6%7%
20245%7%7%
20236%7%8%
20226%8%7%
20216%8%7%
20206%8%8%
20196%9%7%
20186%9%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
344 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
43%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202543%53%52%
202448%53%52%
202343%51%52%
202244%52%54%
202143%52%54%
202041%52%54%
201941%52%56%
201841%52%56%
201733%53%58%
201633%53%58%
201530%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
289 Students
58,624 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202536%27%26%
202433%27%26%
202336%29%25%
202235%27%25%
202137%27%25%
202039%27%24%
201935%26%24%
201836%26%23%
201749%25%22%
201649%25%22%
201552%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
95 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202555%54%55%
202455%53%54%
202320%54%54%
202220%54%54%
202120%53%54%
202020%52%54%
201920%53%53%
201820%53%53%
201720%52%53%
201620%50%52%
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Average Class Size
23 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025231415
2024231415
2023251415
2022251415
2021251415
2020201415
2019201415
2018251415
2017251415
2016251415
2015251415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,725
$16,953

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$15,725$18,947$15,012
2024$15,500$15,878$13,254
2023$14,000$15,215$12,626
2022$10,500$14,919$12,187
2021$10,500$13,993$11,800
2020$10,200$13,826$11,512
2019$10,200$13,406$11,293
2018$10,200$13,176$11,017
2017$9,700$13,780$10,708
2016$9,000$13,054$10,356
2015$9,300$11,979$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$3,200
$850

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$3,200$869$1,152
2024$3,200$917$1,128
2023$4,000$1,102$1,156
2022$4,000$1,813$1,102
2021$4,000$1,709$1,125
2020$450$1,431$1,217
2019$450$1,539$1,305
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearTenafly, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025100%77%81%
2024100%78%85%
2023100%80%85%
2022100%79%85%
2021100%79%85%
2020100%79%85%
2019100%79%85%
2018100%79%85%
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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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