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#31 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 6% of private schools

Aquinas Academy

Elementary School · Livingston, NJ

A private elementary school in Livingston, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

388 S LIVINGSTON AVE, Livingston, NJ 07039

  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment190
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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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The neighborhood

Where Aquinas Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low18/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$218,416

Median home value

$746,100

Median rent

$2,953/mo

College educated

73%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black51.1%
White24.7%
Hispanic14.2%
Two or More5.8%
Asian2.1%
Pacific Islander2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Collins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9K–50.4 mi471Compare →
Hillside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–50.7 mi487Compare →
Burnet Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–50.8 mi467Compare →
Jump Emmersion SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–21.1 mi23Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Aquinas Academy is listed in Livingston, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Aquinas Academy

Aquinas Academy is a private elementary school in Livingston, NJ, serving approximately 190 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aquinas Academy

What grades does Aquinas Academy serve?

Aquinas Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Aquinas Academy?

Aquinas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Aquinas Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Aquinas Academy rank in NJ?

Aquinas Academy ranks #31 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Aquinas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Aquinas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Aquinas Academy a private school?

Yes, Aquinas Academy 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 Aquinas Academy a religious school?

Aquinas Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
190
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Area population (ZIP 07039)
31,128
Area average commute
37.1 min
Area median age
44.3
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 07039; 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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