The Idea School (Closed 2025)

411 E Clinton Ave
Tenafly, NJ 07670

The Idea School in Tenafly, NJ, serves 77 students in grades 9 through 12 within a suburban community setting.

This coeducational, Jewish鈥揳ffiliated alternative high school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with 16 teachers on staff.

The school's enrollment size and targeted grade span offer a focused high school experience in the northern New Jersey suburb.

The Idea School operates in a suburban, large locale near several private elementary and middle schools, providing local families with options for secondary education.

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students

77 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

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 Idea School?

The application deadline for The Idea School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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