Saddle River Day School

Saddle River Day School pairs a rigorous curriculum with small classes and close teacher-student relationships, allowing teachers to challenge and support each child as an individual. Its teaching emphasizes curiosity, hands-on problem-solving, interdisciplinary learning, and intellectual risk-taking in a nurturing environment, with the aim of developing both academic excellence and caring, ethical character. (saddleriverday.org)

For fall 2027, families apply online through Saddle River Day School’s admissions portal; they can first submit an inquiry or contact the admissions office for guidance. (saddleriverday.org) Early admission is available for grades 4–12: applications are due December 1, 2026, decisions are expected by December 7, and accepted families must enroll by December 16. (saddleriverday.org) Regular applications are due January 5, 2027, for Pre-K and kindergarten and January 20, 2027, for grades 1–12; decisions are expected in the second week of February, with families given until the end of February to respond. (saddleriverday.org) Pre-K and kindergarten applicants need a teacher recommendation and school screening, while grades 1–4 need a teacher recommendation, records and test results, plus a class visit and assessment. (saddleriverday.org) Grades 5–12 need administrator and math and English teacher recommendations, records and test results, and an interview; entrance tests for grades 6–12 are optional. (saddleriverday.org) After the regular deadline, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until each grade fills; the school does not publish a waitlist procedure or priority categories such as sibling preference, though it says early admission offers a guaranteed class spot to families who enroll. (saddleriverday.org)