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Best Tenafly Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 777 students in Tenafly, NJ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Tenafly, NJ include The Spring School and Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
50% of private elementary schools in Tenafly, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Tenafly Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Tenafly, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Tenafly, NJ include The Spring School and Academy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel.
How many private elementary schools are located in Tenafly?
4 private elementary schools are located in Tenafly.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tenafly?
50% of private elementary schools in Tenafly are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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