Northern Valley, New Jersey facts for kids

Northern Valley is a special area in Bergen County, New Jersey, in the United States. It includes fifteen towns, making it a lively community. These towns are Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh, and Tenafly.

Many local groups and places use the name 'Northern Valley'. This shows how important the region is to them.

• The Northern Valley Regional High School District serves students from seven towns. These are Closter, Demarest, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, and Old Tappan. It has two high schools:
  • Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest serves students from Closter, Demarest, and Haworth.
  • Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan serves students from Harrington Park, Northvale, Norwood, and Old Tappan. Students from Rockleigh also attend here.
• The Northern Valley Suburbanite is a local newspaper. It shares news about the area.
• Many businesses in the region also use "Northern Valley" in their names.

Geography of Northern Valley

Northern Valley is located in a unique spot. To the east, you'll find the tall cliffs of the Palisades. To the west, the Hackensack River flows.

The northern border of Northern Valley is shared with New York and Rockland County. To the south, it borders the towns of Fort Lee, Leonia, and Teaneck.

Education in Northern Valley

Most towns in Northern Valley have their own public school districts. These districts usually serve students up to 8th grade.

The town of Rockleigh is an exception. Its students attend Northvale Public Schools for their education. Some towns have schools only for younger students. These students then go to a regional high school or another district for grades 9-12.

School Districts by Grade Level

Here are the types of public school districts in Northern Valley:

K-8 School Districts

These districts serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade:

• Alpine Public School
• Closter Public Schools
• Demarest Public Schools
• Englewood Cliffs Public Schools
• Harrington Park School District
• Haworth Public Schools
• Northvale Public Schools
• Norwood Public School District
• Old Tappan Public Schools

9-12 High School Districts

The Northern Valley Regional High School District serves students from grades 9 to 12. Students from Closter, Demarest, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, and Old Tappan attend this district. Students from Rockleigh also attend these high schools.

K-12 School Districts

These districts serve students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade:

• Bergenfield Public Schools
• Cresskill Public Schools
• Dumont Public Schools
• Englewood Public School District: High school students from Englewood Cliffs attend here.
• Tenafly Public Schools: High school students from Alpine attend here.

Private Schools in Northern Valley

Northern Valley is also home to several private schools. Two well-known private schools are:

• Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest: This is an all-girls Catholic school for grades 9-12.
• Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood: This is a coed school that helps students prepare for college. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.