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Best Tenafly Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 801 students in Tenafly, NJ (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,422 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Tenafly, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Tenafly, NJ include Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel and The Spring School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
40% of private schools in Tenafly, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Tenafly Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
(Catholic)
10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 567-6491
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Sports: 2
The Spring School
Montessori School
(1)
67 N Summit St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 541-5780
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Children's Corner
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
34 W Clinton Avenue
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 894-0555
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
The Montessori House School
The Montessori House School Photo - Lunar New Year at The Montessori House
Montessori School
426 Knickerbocker Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-8343
Gr: NS-1 | 72 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tenafly Chabad Academy
(Jewish)
11 Harold St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 871-1152
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tenafly, New Jersey

Tenafly, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Idea School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Jewish)
411 E Clinton Ave
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 408-1468
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students

Overview

This Town (Tenafly)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
801 Students
217,999 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
95 Teachers
20,237 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
23 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,725
$18,987
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,200
$869
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.63
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
15,575 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
43 Students
14,114 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
344 Students
116,586 Students
% White Students
43%
54%
# 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
290 Students
59,277 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 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 Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel and The Spring School.
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 53% minority students, which is higher 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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