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Tenafly Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 776 students in Tenafly, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private elementary schools in Tenafly, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tenafly Private Elementary 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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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

4
Private Schools
776
Students
$15,725
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tenafly)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
776 Students
139,313 Students
% Students of Color
29%
40%
0.67
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
11%
6%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
42 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
342 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
44%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
273 Students
26,281 Students
% of Others Students
35%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
92 Teachers
14,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
23 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,725
$16,872
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,200
$1,027
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
80%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 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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