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Saddle River Day School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Saddle River, NJ

147 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Saddle River, NJ 07458

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 43% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Saddle River, New Jersey, Saddle River Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 447 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 43% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
447
Teachers
61 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 225 girls, 222 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 71% of independent schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 24 independent schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    312’11–12324’13–14302’15–16302’17–18447’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K33
    K18
    118
    215
    318
    418
    526
    627
    740
    840
    962
    1069
    1155
    1241

    Student body

    White62%
    Asian18%
    Black9%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races5%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    What grades does Saddle River Day School serve?

    Saddle River Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Saddle River Day School?

    About 447 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Saddle River Day School?

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