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PRE-K 3 TO GRADE 12 • CO-ED, INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL

We inspire each child to achieve personal and academic excellence and to become a caring and ethical contributor to society. We empower students with the tools, space and encouragement to find their passions and thrive.

The result? Graduates who own their future.

 

ARE YOU READY?

We are. Every day, we create an entire experience designed for students to take charge of their future.

 

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18

MILES FROM NYC, WITH BUS ROUTES

540+

STUDENTS ACROSS 3 DIVISIONS FROM 100 COMMUNITIES

12

STUDENTS IN THE AVERAGE CLASS

100%

of Middle School students complete an independent study

28

ACRES IN BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

30+

AP AND COLLEGE COURSES

100%

ACCEPTANCE TO 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

85%

OF FACULTY HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES

 

INNOVATORS

Gain critical thinking skills, problem-solving experience and a global perspective, while exploring talents and passions.

An Entrepreneurial Mindset from the start

Students become inspired thinkers who seek the adventure of pursuing knowledge at every level. Engaging teachers build analytical thought through hands-on learning, big thinking and new technology across all academic disciplines.

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Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Coding principles are introduced in kindergarten, robotics teams compete nationally, and experts lead communitywide boot camps—innovation in design, engineering and business can be seen in every program at SRDS.

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A standout college application: Gateway Diplomas

Increased academic rigor, strengthened 21st-century skills, better preparation for college. Driven, career-focused Upper School students have the ability to combine their interests with  field experience, presentations and an established portfolio.

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THINKERS

Become a valued, active participant in an engaging learning community.

 

LEADERS

Graduate with the internship experiences and research and public speaking skills needed to excel at top colleges and universities.

SRDS NEWS AND EVENTS

Faith Williamson '25 Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Faith Williamson '25 Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Congratulations to Faith Williamson '25 who was named a NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALIST in the 70th annual competition. Semifinalists qualified by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT (PSAT) & National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). The nationwide pool of Semifinalists - representing less than 1% of high school seniors - includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state and is proportional to the state's percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

Learning to Lead: How SRDS Teaches Election Process and Civic Engagement
Learning to Lead: How SRDS Teaches Election Process and Civic Engagement

At Saddle River Day School, we are committed to empowering our students with deep knowledge, factual insight, and robust critical thinking skills to fully grasp the electoral process. Our faculty members set an example by fostering respectful dialogue without engaging in divisive political discussions, creating an environment that promotes understanding and balanced learning. We steer clear of pressures to take sides, encouraging our students to explore complex issues thoughtfully and independently with an emphasis on the importance of being active, informed participants, helping them understand why their engagement is crucial for shaping their own futures.

Beyond Boundaries: New Saddle River Day Center for Technology & Computer Science (CTCS)  Explores Global Virtual Reality Learning Environments
Beyond Boundaries: New Saddle River Day Center for Technology & Computer Science (CTCS)  Explores Global Virtual Reality Learning Environments

Typically, when someone references a classroom, we imagine, at the very least, a physical space with walls, windows, a ceiling, desks, and an instructor. But the newest SRDS classroom can be found in a virtual reality headset through the inaugural Virtual Reality Classroom, the first initiative of our new Center for Technology & Computer Science (CTCS), headed by Dr. Kevin Merges, SRDS’s Chief Global Impact Officer.

Saddle River Day School is in the Business of Teaching Business
Saddle River Day School is in the Business of Teaching Business

Students in SRDS's Business and Entrepreneurship classes know what to do when they arrive in the classroom each day. The first order of business is to update their Excel spreadsheets with data regarding the current price of gold, the Dow Jones Industrial average, gross domestic product indices, current unemployment percentages, the Consumer Price Index, 2-year and 10-year treasury yield, and just for fun, data on how bitcoin is doing that day.

The HELP Foundation – Giving From a Place of Abundance
The HELP Foundation – Giving From a Place of Abundance

As parents, we want our children to be upstanders, not bystanders, meaning that if they see a problem or an injustice, they should step in, get involved, and ask how they can help. In the case of Sahil Polepalle and Devraj Dhupar, both members of the Saddle River Day School class of 2025, they have learned that lesson well. 

Saddle River Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.