School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A
Matriculation
A+
Academics
A
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
A
Reviews
A-
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.
Show more
Ranking
If you would like to add Saddle River Day School to your favorites, compare it with other schools, or share it with friends, here are some quick links.
School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$54,100
Enrollment
500
International Students
6%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
28
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
12
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 |
| #9 | Duke University | 2 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 2 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 2 |
| #28 | New York University | 5 |
| #28 | Tufts University | 2 |
| #28 | Wake Forest University | 1 |
| #42 | Boston University | 1 |
Login to view all
Academics
AP Scores
(2024)Number of students who took AP tests
141
Number of tests taken
321
AP Courses
(28)|
French Language and Culture
|
Spanish Language and Culture
|
|
Spanish Literature and Culture
|
Biology
|
|
Chemistry
|
Environmental Science
|
|
French Language and Culture
|
Spanish Language and Culture
|
|
Spanish Literature and Culture
|
Biology
|
|
Chemistry
|
Environmental Science
|
|
Physics 1
|
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
|
|
Physics C: Mechanics
|
Calculus AB
|
|
Calculus BC
|
Computer Science A
|
|
Computer Science Principles
|
Precalculus
|
|
Statistics
|
European History
|
|
Human Geography
|
Macroeconomics
|
|
Microeconomics
|
Psychology
|
|
United States Government and Politics
|
United States History
|
|
World History
|
English Language and Composition
|
|
English Literature and Composition
|
Art History
|
|
Music Theory
|
Seminar
|
View all
Sports
(7)|
Basketball
|
Cross Country
|
|
Lacrosse
|
Soccer
|
|
Tennis
|
Track and Field
|
|
Basketball
|
Cross Country
|
|
Lacrosse
|
Soccer
|
|
Tennis
|
Track and Field
|
|
Volleyball
|
View all
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(21)|
Admissions Ambassadors
|
Être Girls
|
|
Blood Drive
|
Retrospect Yearbook
|
|
Community Service
|
Drama and Musical Theater Productions
|
|
Admissions Ambassadors
|
Être Girls
|
|
Blood Drive
|
Retrospect Yearbook
|
|
Community Service
|
Drama and Musical Theater Productions
|
|
Film Club
|
French Exchange
|
|
TEDEx Club
|
Mimesis Literary Arts Publication
|
|
Model U.N.
|
Rebels 404 Tech Club
|
|
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
|
Rebel Report Student Newspaper
|
|
Rebelvision (broadcast news show)
|
Rebel Muffins (broadcast talk show)
|
|
Vid Kids
|
Spanish Club
|
|
Unplugged Cafe (open-mic night)
|
Spanish Language Trip
|
|
and Student Council
|
View all
Arts
(15)|
Acting
|
Band
|
|
Choir
|
Jazz Band
|
|
Music Production
|
Music Theory
|
|
Acting
|
Band
|
|
Choir
|
Jazz Band
|
|
Music Production
|
Music Theory
|
|
Singing
|
String
|
|
Symphony Orchestra
|
Graphic Design
|
|
Photography
|
Portfolio
|
|
Studio Art
|
Video Journalism
|
|
Video Production
|
View all
Basic Info
Application Info
Reviews
A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
12/30/2021
Reviews from other languages
The school boasts an excellent geographical location, only a little over 20 minutes' drive from downtown New York City and Manhattan, hence it is known as "New York's Backyard." It is located in the second wealthiest region of New Jersey, which is also one of the most affluent areas in the entire United States. The school facilities are first-class, including teaching buildings, a library, a computer center, basketball courts, soccer fields, and more. 100% of graduates are admitted to universities, with the majority being accepted by top-tier universities. The school has a strong faculty, with 60% of teachers holding advanced degrees, and many teachers graduated from prestigious institutions. The school offers a rich and diverse curriculum, providing 17 AP courses and multiple honors courses to meet the academic goals of different students. Science and STEM courses are particularly strong, with robotics courses and drama arts programs being quite prominent.
View all
A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
06/24/2020
Reviews from other languages
I personally visited Saddle River. It's located in an affluent area of New Jersey, about 30 minutes from downtown New York City, and is a small but exquisite aristocratic school. Saddle River is picturesque, quiet, and safe, making it a great place for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on character education and fostering a spirit of adventure in its students.
1. Its STEM and science/engineering programs are very strong, featuring a 3D printing lab, a modern computer graphics lab, and robotics courses. During our visit, the robotics teacher even demonstrated the robots' achievements to us.
2. Performing arts programs are prominent: two major theatrical productions annually; winter and spring vocal and instrumental concerts; five Metropolitan High School Theater Award nominations.
3. REBEL VISION Production Studio: Allows students to produce a live news broadcast and talk show once a week, broadcast via Livestream on the SRDS channel. The school's college matriculation is excellent, with a student admitted to Harvard University that year.
1. Its STEM and science/engineering programs are very strong, featuring a 3D printing lab, a modern computer graphics lab, and robotics courses. During our visit, the robotics teacher even demonstrated the robots' achievements to us.
2. Performing arts programs are prominent: two major theatrical productions annually; winter and spring vocal and instrumental concerts; five Metropolitan High School Theater Award nominations.
3. REBEL VISION Production Studio: Allows students to produce a live news broadcast and talk show once a week, broadcast via Livestream on the SRDS channel. The school's college matriculation is excellent, with a student admitted to Harvard University that year.
View all
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.
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 28 AP courses.
Saddle River Day School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
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, 26.92% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.85% go to top 25, and about 1.92% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*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
$54,100 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 .
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 airport 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 186 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Saddle River Day School has been favorited by 123 users.
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.
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.
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
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Saddle River Day School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
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.
Campus 360° Tour
Explore the campus through a Virtual Tour (powered by 
).
).
FindingSchool collects its data from a variety of reliable sources, including schools, advisors, official U.S. statistics, and feedback from actual parents and students.