A traditional Preschool/Child Care Center Established 1951. Summer Months (8 weeks) the program changes to Summer Camp for all students.
Age restricted to Toddlers to K. Garten. 5 + Acres campus with abundant Trees and Natural playground. Experienced Administration and Staff.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1951
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
Average Class Size
14 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs varies with program, extended hours, summer camp,etc...
For more information you may call or
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Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mary Woska
Admissions Associate
Christine Tashjian
School Notes
- * Traditional preschool/Child care Center Established 1951 * Preschoolers and Toddlers Summer Camp during Summer Months * 5+ acres of green woods and Natural Playground * Experienced Administration and Staff * Flexible programs/Hours
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River?
The acceptance rate of Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What is Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River's ranking?
Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River?
The application deadline for Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Saddle Acres School-Upper Saddle River is Don Bosco Preparatory High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oneschool Global: New York (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
160 Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-0800
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-0800
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Goddard School For Early Childhood ![Goddard School For Early Childhood Photo]( "Goddard School For Early Childhood Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
150 Hilltop Road
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 825-2141
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 825-2141
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
Don Bosco Preparatory High School ![Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.]( "Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.")
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 69 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy
Alternative School
500 E Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
27 Church Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 357-0980
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 357-0980
2.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 94 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Don Bosco Preparatory High School ![Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.]( "Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.")
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 69 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27 Church Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 357-0980
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 357-0980
2.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 94 students
St. Joseph Regional High School
All-boys (Catholic)
40 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-3300
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-3300
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Ateres Bais Yaakov Academy Of Rockland
All-girls (Jewish)
236 Cherry Lane
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 368-2200
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 368-2200
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
27 Church Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 357-0980
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 357-0980
2.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 94 students
Academy Of Saint Paul
(Catholic)
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11
Ateres Bais Yaakov Academy Of Rockland
All-girls (Jewish)
236 Cherry Lane
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 368-2200
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 368-2200
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Otto Specht School The
Special Education School
260 Hungry Hollow Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-5020
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-5020
2.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
160 Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-0800
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-0800
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Goddard School For Early Childhood ![Goddard School For Early Childhood Photo]( "Goddard School For Early Childhood Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
150 Hilltop Road
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 825-2141
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 825-2141
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy
Alternative School
500 E Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Academy Of Saint Paul
(Catholic)
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11
KinderCare at Woodcliff Lake
Daycare / Preschool
450 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 505-1680
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 505-1680
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Thomas Jefferson School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
9388.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Alexander Hamilton
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
9388.7 miles
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Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 292-2230
Convent Station, NJ 07961
(973) 292-2230
9388.7 miles
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Morristown High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Early Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2000
9388.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,816 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
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Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2250
9388.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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