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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A
Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars B+
Community A
Reviews B+
Saddle River Day School is a vibrant Kindergarten-Grade 12, co-ed, college-preparatory community filled with bright, motivated young people, instructed by a talented and dedicated faculty. As our mission statement reads, "We inspire each child to achieve personal excellence and to become caring and ethical contributors to society." We also believe that "Everyone Counts," meaning the talents and contributions all members of our community are prized and fostered.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$52,000
Enrollment
500
International Students
6%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
26
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
12

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 2
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 4
#28 Tufts University 2
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#36 Boston College 1
#42 Boston University 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1

AP Scores

(2024)
Number of students who took AP tests
141
Number of tests taken
321

Academics

AP Courses

(26)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Precalculus
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Statistics
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
World History
English Language and Composition
Art History
Music Theory
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Sports

(11)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(41)
3M Math Modeling Club
Admissions Ambassadors
Amnesty International
Animal Shelter Club
Art Club
Community Service Club
3M Math Modeling Club
Admissions Ambassadors
Amnesty International
Animal Shelter Club
Art Club
Community Service Club
Cooking Club
Debate Team
Diversity Alliance
Dongeons & Dragons Club
Esports
FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
Hack Club
Human Rights Club
International/Multicultural Club
ISMS Go Med
Japanese Club
Knitting Club
K Pop Club
Mimesis (literary magazine)
Model UN
Music Appreciation Club
NJ Thespian Society- Drama Club
Operation Smile
Origami Club
Performing Arts Club
Philosophy Club
Photo Club
Rebel Leaders (peer leadership)
Rebel Report (newspaper/news blog)
RebelVision (newscast/production studio/online channel)
Retrospect (yearbook)
RoboRebels Robotics Club
Science Central Journal
Socrates Cafe (philosophy club)
Storytellers of SRDS
Strategic Games Club
Student Council
TEDx Youth
Thespian Society
Transpacific Club
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Arts

(14)
Acting
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music Theory
String
Acting
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music Theory
String
Vocal
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Photography
Portfolio
Studio Art
Video
Art
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Contact Info

https://www.saddleriverday.org
147 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458
201-327-4050
glee@saddleriverday.org
New Jersey

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PreK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1957
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
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Frequently Ask Questions about Saddle River Day School

Tell me a bit about Saddle River Day School.
Saddle River Day School is Co-ed private day school located in New Jersey, US. It was founded 1957 , and currently has about 500 students, 6.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.saddleriverday.org.
Does Saddle River Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Saddle River Day School is offering 26 AP courses.

Saddle River Day School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Saddle River Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 9.04% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 13.84% go to top 25, and about 0.28% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Saddle River Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Saddle River Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Saddle River Day School?
The day tuition for Saddle River Day School in 2024 is $52,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at glee@saddleriverday.org .
Where is Saddle River Day School located?
Saddle River Day School is located in the State of New Jersey of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 19 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Saddle River Day School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Saddle River Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 184 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Saddle River Day School has been favorited by 123 users.
How do I complete an application for Saddle River Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Saddle River Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Saddle River Day School’s official site: https://www.saddleriverday.org or call them at 201-327-4050.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Saddle River Day School?
Yes, here are few: Don Bosco Prep H.S., Holmstead School and St. Joseph Regional High School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Saddle River Day School?
The overall rating for Saddle River Day School is A.

The section ratings of Saddle River Day School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

New York, New York
New York City, often referred to as NYC, is the most populous city in the United States with a 2020 population of 8.8 million. It is the cultural, financial, and entertainment hub of the world, renowned for its iconic landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. The city is home to global institutions such as the United Nations and Wall Street. Known for its diversity and vibrant arts scene, New York City plays a crucial role in shaping international commerce, politics, and culture.
Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport

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