Private School in Northern NJ | Saddle River Day School Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. DISCOVER SADDLE RIVER DAY SCHOOL 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. Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. ARE YOU SRDS READY? We are. Every day, we create an entire experience designed for students to take charge of their future. VISIT US REQUEST INFO APPLY NOW 18 MILES FROM NYC, WITH BUS ROUTES PreK 3 - Grade 12 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. MORE ON STEAM 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. 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. SEE THE DETAILS 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. COLLEGE COUNSELING ARTS ATHLETICS Saddle River Day School Breaks Ground on the new Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science and Entrepreneurship Saddle River Day School proudly announces the groundbreaking of the Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science and Entrepreneurship , a 33,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility providing 21st-century spaces and learning tools to support innovative new programming and an expanding curriculum. The ceremony, held on February 28th, marks a significant milestone in the school’s commitment to educational excellence and student success. 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. The Rise of the RoboRebels Each season, students design, build and code a robot from scratch—developing skills in engineering, collaboration, problem-solving and resilience. 2024–2025 Donor List It is with gratitude that we share the philanthropic contributions made to Saddle River Day School during the 2024–2025 school year, between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025 We Couldn’t Do It Without Them: The SRDS Parents Guild Throughout the year, the Parents Guild organizes and supports events that enrich student life and strengthen community bonds, including the Welcome Reception for new parents and guardians, Men’s Night Out, Ladies’ Night Out, Love and Kindness Week and the Annual Gala, among many others Alumni Spotlight: A Legacy of Propelling the Future We proudly honor four generations of the Clark-Romney family and their more than 60 years of unwavering philanthropy, leadership and belief in the mission of Saddle River Day School. Calendar RSS Feeds Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Apr 23 2026 7th Grade trip to Boston all day Apr 24 2026 7th Grade trip to Boston all day Apr 28 2026 Perform Against Cancer - 7:00pm (PAC) 00 PM Apr 29 2026 SRDS Music Institute Soloist Recital, 6:00pm 00 PM Apr 30 2026 REBEL Innovator Challenge - 6:30pm 30 PM May 2026 SAT testing (offsite) May 2026 AP exams (week #1) all day May 2026 AP exams (week #1) all day May 2026 Faculty & Staff appreciation May 2026 ADMISSIONS - Middle School Info Session & Tour; 4pm 00 PM May 2026 AP exams (week #1) all day May 2026 AP exams (week #1) all day May 2026 Parents Guild meeting - 8:30am 30 AM May 2026 AP exams (week #1) all day May 2026 Middle School musical- 7:00pm 00 PM May 2026 Middle School musical- 7:00pm 00 PM May 11 2026 AP exams (week #2) all day May 12 2026 AP exams (week #2) all day May 12 2026 ADMISSIONS - Middle School Info Session & Tour; 4pm 00 PM May 13 2026 AP exams (week #2) all day May 13 2026 Lower School spring concert - 6:00pm 00 PM May 14 2026 AP exams (week #2) all day May 14 2026 Spring Day of Giving all day May 14 2026 Middle School spring concert - 7:00pm 00 PM May 15 2026 AP exams (week #2) all day May 18 2026 AP exams (make-up) all day May 18 2026 Senior Class of 2026 dinner May 19 2026 Art Show - 6:30pm May 19 2026 Middle & Upper School new family info session - 5:30pm 30 PM May 20 2026 Art Show - 8:30am-12:00 noon 30 AM May 20 2026 Graduation Class of 2026 - 6:00pm 00 PM May 21 2026 Lower School new family info session 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.