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#357 of 534 private schools in NJ

1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj

School

7 SANFORD AVE, Belleville, NJ 07109

Private

Enrollment

59

Student-Teacher

6.6:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#357 of 534

In Belleville

#2 of 2

public schools

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1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj

5.9/10

School in Belleville · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj

1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj is a private school in Belleville, NJ. 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj serves approximately 59 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares0.5 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 59 students, 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.6:1 students to teachers, 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Belleville, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
This School
vs
14.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
59
This School
vs
496
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 69.5% vs 0%
Black 13.6% vs 0%
White 11.9% vs 0%
Asian 5.1% vs 0%
1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj Belleville Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj (this school) 5.9
Belleville PS4 7.6
Belleville PS10 6.9
Belleville PS8 6.1
Belleville PS7 7.6
Belleville PS3 7.7
Belleville Middle School 6.8
Belleville High School 4.2
Hornblower Early Edudcation Elementary Sch 5.3
Belleville PS5 8.0
Belleville PS9 6.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 48%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Enrollment 59
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 69.5%
Black 13.6%
White 11.9%
Asian 5.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7 SANFORD AVE, Belleville, NJ 07109

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj may also want to explore other schools in the area. First Avenue School (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. Another option is Abington Avenue School (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Belleville PS4 (rated 7.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belleville, see our Belleville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
SANDY LANE NURSERY SCHOOL Belleville 0.3 mi
Belleville PS4 Belleville 0.4 mi 7.6
Park Elementary School Newark 0.4 mi 7.4
Belleville PS10 Belleville 0.5 mi 6.9
Fairview Elementary School Bloomfield 0.7 mi 7.0
Ridge Street School Newark 0.8 mi 7.6
WESTBRIDGE ACADEMY Bloomfield 0.8 mi 6.4
Carteret Elementary School Bloomfield 0.9 mi 7.6
Berkeley Elementary School Bloomfield 0.9 mi 6.7
Abington Avenue School Newark 1.2 mi 7.7
Newark School of Fashion & Design Newark 1.1 mi 4.3
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School Newark 1.1 mi 6.9
Elliott Street Elementary School Newark 1.0 mi 7.6
Belleville PS8 Belleville 1.0 mi 6.1
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen Bloomfield 1.3 mi 3.7
Belleville PS7 Belleville 1.2 mi 7.6
First Avenue School Newark 1.4 mi 8.6
Salome Urena Elementary School Newark 1.3 mi 5.2
ST PETER SCHOOL Belleville 1.1 mi 7.0
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School Newark 1.3 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$90,164

Median Home Value

$405,500

Median Rent

$1,596/mo

Population

37,785

College Educated

31.3%

Homeownership

56.4%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Median Age

41.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj

What grades does 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj serve?

1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj?

1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj?

The student-teacher ratio at 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj rank in NJ?

1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj ranks #357 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj's MySchoolScout rating?

1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj a private school?

Yes, 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj a religious school?

No, 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
54 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
59
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County

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