Very Good
#52 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 10% of private schools
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School
High School
970 BLACK OAK RIDGE RD, Wayne, NJ 07470
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
7.7
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
7.7
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#52 of 534
In Wayne
#1 of 5
public schools
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Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School
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About Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School is a private high school in Wayne, NJ. Al-ghazaly Jr./sr.
High School serves approximately 353 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- NJ avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School 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
BetaHow Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Wayne, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | 8.0 |
| Wayne Hills High School | 6.4 |
| George Washington Middle School | 7.3 |
| Wayne Valley High School | 6.2 |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | 7.6 |
| Passaic County Technical Institute | 7.8 |
| Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy | 6.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
970 BLACK OAK RIDGE RD, Wayne, NJ 07470
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Pequannock Township High School (rated 7.5/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Pompton Plains), with a very similar rating. Another option is BARNSTABLE ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Oakland), with a comparable rating. Additionally, DE PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Wayne, see our Wayne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Payson Terhune Elementary Wayne | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Theunis Dey Elementary School Wayne | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Pines Lake Elementary School Wayne | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School Wayne | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Lincoln School Pompton Lakes | 1.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Packanack Elementary School Wayne | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Pequannock Valley School Pompton Plains | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| DE PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Wayne | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Wayne | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Wayne Hills High School Wayne | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Hillview School Pompton Plains | 1.8 mi | 7.8 |
| George Washington Middle School Wayne | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Lakeside School Pompton Lakes | 2.3 mi | 7.4 |
| North Boulevard School Pompton Plains | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Lenox School Pompton Lakes | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Preakness Early Childhood Center Wayne | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Pompton Lakes High School Pompton Lakes | 2.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Pequannock Township High School Pompton Plains | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| BARNSTABLE ACADEMY Oakland | 2.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Stephen J. Gerace School Pequannock | 2.4 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07470 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$151,561
Median Home Value
$596,700
Median Rent
$2,126/mo
Population
54,131
College Educated
56.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
3%
Median Age
41.7
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|---|---|
| Academy For Allied Health Sciences Scotch Plains, NJ | 7.7 |
| Marine Academy of Science and Technology Highlands, NJ | 7.7 |
| Communications High School Wall, NJ | 7.6 |
| BLAIR ACADEMY Blairstown, NJ | 7.5 |
| Point Pleasant Beach High School Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | 7.5 |
| Bard Early College High School Newark, NJ | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School
What grades does Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School serve?
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School?
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School rank in NJ?
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School ranks #52 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School a private school?
Yes, Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School a religious school?
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High School has a Islamic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (862) 377-0876
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