The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy in Saddle River, NJ, serves 127 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban community.
This co–ed alternative school offers early childhood education with a student–teacher ratio of 127:1.
The school provides programs for grades PK and K with a total enrollment of 127 students and one teacher on staff.
Located in a large suburban area, the academy focuses on early learning in a setting distinct from traditional schooling models.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy?
The application deadline for The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy is Green Meadow Waldorf School (1.4 miles away)
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