The Montessori House School Photo - Lunar New Year at The Montessori House

Best Tenafly Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (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
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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
777 Students
140,525 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
92 Teachers
14,348 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
23 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,725
$18,298
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,200
$1,045
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
8,533 Students
% Asian Students
11%
6%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
11,226 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
42 Students
10,269 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
342 Students
85,983 Students
% White Students
44%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
171 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
274 Students
26,727 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

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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