Schools in Tenafly
School district: Tenafly Public Schools
Public Schools
Maugham School
Grades K-5 · Public
~350 students
Elementary school serving the central/north area of the borough
Malcolm S. Mackay School
Grades K-5 · Public
~360 students
Elementary school serving the eastern section of the borough
Stillman School
Grades K-5 · Public
~340 students
Elementary school in the western section of Tenafly
Smith School
Grades K-5 · Public
~330 students
Elementary school serving the southern area of the borough
Tenafly Middle School
Grades 6-8 · Public
~850 students
Highly rated middle school with strong STEM and arts programs
Tenafly High School
Grades 9-12 · Public
~1,200 students
Consistently ranked among the top public high schools in New Jersey; known for academic excellence, competitive math team, and robust AP course offerings
Private Schools
Yavneh Academy
Grades K-8 · Private
~350 students
Modern Orthodox Jewish day school offering dual curriculum of Judaic and general studies
The Elisabeth Morrow School
Grades PreK-8 · Private
~450 students
Independent school located in nearby Englewood, popular with Tenafly families
Nearby Higher Education
- Fairleigh Dickinson University (Teaneck) — 5 miles
- Bergen Community College (Paramus) — 7 miles
- Columbia University (New York City) — 12 miles
- Fordham University (New York City) — 15 miles