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#323 of 534 private schools in NJ
Academy of St James of the Marches
Elementary School · Totowa, NJ
A private elementary school in Totowa, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
400 TOTOWA RD, Totowa, NJ 07512
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Academy of St James of the Marches sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,047/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,177
Median home value
$507,700
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–3 | 0.3 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| School OneEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK | 0.7 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Beatrice Gilmore SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | 0.9 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| John P. Holland Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 742 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Academy of St James of the Marches is listed in Totowa, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Academy of St James of the Marches
Academy of St James of the Marches is a private elementary school in Totowa, NJ, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of St James of the Marches
What grades does Academy of St James of the Marches serve?
Academy of St James of the Marches serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Academy of St James of the Marches?
Academy of St James of the Marches has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of St James of the Marches?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of St James of the Marches is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy of St James of the Marches rank in NJ?
Academy of St James of the Marches ranks #323 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Academy of St James of the Marches's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of St James of the Marches has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy of St James of the Marches a private school?
Yes, Academy of St James of the Marches is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy of St James of the Marches a religious school?
Academy of St James of the Marches has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 956-8824
- Area population (ZIP 07512)
- 10,919
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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