For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,202 students in 07661, NJ (there are , serving 1,744 public students). 41% of all K-12 students in 07661, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top-Ranked 07661 New Jersey 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Peter Academy
(Catholic)
431 5th Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3468
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3468
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Of North Jersey
(Jewish)
666 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 370-6304
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 370-6304
Gr: PK-8 | 863 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sinai School At Rynj
Special Education School (Jewish)
666 Kinderkamack Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-4202
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-4202
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students
Stepping Stone Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
340 Bogert Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 488-4905
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 488-4905
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
07661, New Jersey 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jewish Education For Special Children (Closed 2015)
Special Education School (Jewish)
Po Box 361
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-1090
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-1090
Gr: Inquire with school | 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 07661, NJ?
How many private schools are located in 07661?
4 private schools are located in 07661.
What percentage of students in 07661 go to private school?
41% of all K-12 students in 07661 are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
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