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One of the most charming towns
in Bergen County, Tenafly is highly regarded for its quality
schools, cozy feel, variety of housing styles, and interesting
mix of residents. Settled by the Dutch in the late 17th century,
Tenafly takes its memorable name from the early modern Dutch
phrase “Tiene Vly,” which means “ten swamps.”
While the name persevered, Tenafly is hardly known as swampland
today. New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Tenafly as the 65th
best place to live in New Jersey in its 2008, and the wonderful
schools, cultural and recreational resources, entertainment,
and services show why.
Tenafly Population:
13,806
Tenafly Median Family income:
$111,029
Tenafly Schools:
Public schools in Tenafly include four primary schools, a middle
school, and a high school, which ranked third in the state by
New Jersey Monthly magazine in 2008. The public schools offer
advanced placement and honors courses, comprehensive music education,
a gifted and talented program, and excellent college preparation
that leads to a combined average SAT score of 1761. Some 95 percent
of Tenafly high school graduates go on to college.
Tenafly public schools:
• Tenafly High School
• Tenafly Middle School
• Mackay Elementary
• Maugham Elementary
• Smith Elementary
• Stillman Elementary
Tenafly also has five private and religious schools:
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Pre-K, K and grades1-8)
• Korean School of New Jersey
• The Montessori House (Pre-K)
• The Spring School (K-8)
Tenafly Cultural and
Recreational Resources:
The Tenafly Nature Center offers hiking trails, a lake and plants
on display year round. Tenafly Public Library is a member of
the Bergen County Cooperative Library System. It offers access
to over 80,000 books, DVDs and
other multimedia, as well as children’s programs, group
discussions and art exhibitions.
Tenafly Recreation offers instructional youth sports programs,
seasonal sports clinics, and a six-week summer camp, among other
fun activities for children. A skate park is also available at
Roosevelt Common for skateboarders and in-line skaters of all
ages.
The Jewish Community Center is one of the largest in the county,
with many cultural and sports offerings for young people and
families in Bergen County. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
are available, in addition to tennis, racquetball and squash
courts, gyms, an indoor track and fitness center. Kids can enroll
in nursery school, after school programming, summer camps and
year round sports programs.
The Chabad-Lubavitch center, Lubavitch on the Palisades, serves
the Jewish community with Torah classes, synagogue services,
and assistance with Jewish education and practice.
The Elizabeth Cady Stanton House in Tenafly was the home of the
famed women's rights activist during her most active years from
1868 to 1887. It is a National Historic Landmark.
The Knickerbockers Country Club offers golf, tennis and a swimming
pool.
Tenafly Senior Center offers weekday activities for adults ages
55 and over from Tenafly and Bergen County towns.
Tenafly Youth Center is open to middle school and high school-aged
residents of Tenafly for fun during after school hours, weekends
and holidays.
Tenafly Transportation and Commute:
In addition to well-maintained interstate and state roadways
for transport by car, Tenafly is served by private and public
bus lines and ferries that run to Manhattan. The region’s
three major airports are reachable by car in less than one hour.
New Jersey transit buses run from Tenafly to Port Authority in
Manhattan in under 45 minutes. Red and Tan buses run to Port
Authority in Manhattan and cross the George Washington Bridge
in under 45 minutes.
Ferries run from nearby Edgewater to 39th Street in Manhattan
every 30 minutes, taking 15 minutes to reach their destination.
Tenafly Health Services:
Tenafly Pediatrics offers complete health services for children
and adolescents.
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, an affiliate
of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, provides comprehensive
world-class care, with renowned programs in bloodless medicine
and cardiac and vascular surgery, and a leading profile in breast
care, oncology and joint-replacement services.
Tenafly Entertainment:
Downtown Tenafly offers grocery stores, specialty shops and supply
stores to meet everyday needs. Full scale shopping is available
at nearby Bergen Mall Shopping Center in Emerson, the Shops at
Riverside in Hackensack, and Garden State Plaza in Paramus.
A variety of restaurants and eateries offer quick bites, family
style dining and fine cuisine. Offerings include kosher, Italian,
Chinese, American, and Mediterranean flavors.
The latest films play at Clearview’s Tenafly Cinema 4.
Bergen County Information
Founded:
1683
Area:
247 Square Miles
Population:
909,235
Largest City: Hackensack
Median Income:
$79,577
Median Home Price:
$475,000
Bergen County Quick Facts
Population
Male Population
440903
(48.5%)
Female
Population
468282
(51.5%)
Median
Age
40.4
Employment
White Collar
66%
Blue Collar
32%
Unemployment
8.2%
Education
High School
Graduate
91.19%
Undergraduate
43.90%
Financial
Median
Income
$79,577
Average
Household
$102,746
Sales Tax
7%
Bergen County Schools
Families
choose Bergen
County
for the terrific
schools,
which are
nationally
recognized for their excellence. Known for rigorous academics, committed and
talented teachers, and a low student-to-teacher ratio that encourages individualized
attention, the schools make this county a favorite for parents who put their
children’s future first.
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