Northern New Jersey

Bergen County schools, whether public or private, have long enjoyed a reputation for being some of the finest in the nation. Education is valued on every level, including vocational and career programs as well as preparation for college and professional programs. Residents can choose from a number of outstanding institutions of higher education close to home including Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, Felician College in Lodi, the state-supported Ramapo College of New Jersey, St. Peter’s College branch campus in Englewood Cliffs, and Bergen County Community College in Paramus. Within a reasonable commute from the county is a long list of respected and even prestigious institutions that include the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Columbia University, New York University, Rutgers University, Princeton University, and Seton Hall University.

Newcomers will discover state-of-the-art healthcare facilities and services throughout the county, anchored by such leading institutions as Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus. The three hospitals within this system provide more than 1,185 beds and a wide variety of specialized services to make up one of New Jersey’s largest healthcare systems. Hackensack University Medical Center is the county’s largest employer, offering a comprehensive healthcare complex affiliated with the highly acclaimed University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. This comprehensive teaching hospital complements such fine institutions as Englewood Hospital, known for developing some of the top specialties in the nation. The 420-bed Valley Hospital in Ridgewood is the most frequented hospital in the county. Home health, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, family practice clinics, same-day surgery, specialists in private practice, and emergency care centers are included in the strong network of supportive facilities