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West New York Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 238 students in West New York, NJ, 3% of all K-12 students in West New York, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in West New York, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West New York Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph Of The Palisades Elementary School Photo
St. Joseph Of The Palisades Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6408 Palisade Avenue
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3227
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Map of Sweet Dreams Daycare
Sweet Dreams Daycare
Gr: K-1 | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
7000 Kennedy Blvd E
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 854-9900
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West New York, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

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Our Lady Of Libera School
Gr: K-9 | 192 students
Catholic
5800 Kennedy Blvd
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 864-5557
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Map of St. Joseph Of The Palisades High School
St. Joseph Of The Palisades High School
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
5400 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 864-9700
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West New York, NJ Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
238
Students
20
Avg. Class Size
92%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West New York)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
238 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
92%
40%
0.40
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
18 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
226 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
21 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
7%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
14 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
5%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West New York, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in West New York, NJ is St. Joseph Of The Palisades Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in West New York?
2 private schools are located in West New York.
What percentage of students in West New York go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in West New York are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West New York?
50% of private schools in West New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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