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#255 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 48% of private schools
Banyan Upper School
High School · Little Falls, NJ
A private high school in Little Falls, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
471 MAIN ST, Little Falls, NJ 07424
- 3.3:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Banyan Upper School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$104,122
Median home value
$477,300
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07424; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Campus AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Essex High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Passaic Valley Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,060 | 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.
Banyan Upper School is listed in Little Falls, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Banyan Upper School
Banyan Upper School is a private high school in Little Falls, NJ, serving approximately 50 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banyan Upper School
What grades does Banyan Upper School serve?
Banyan Upper School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Banyan Upper School?
Banyan Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banyan Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banyan Upper School is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Banyan Upper School rank in NJ?
Banyan Upper School ranks #255 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Banyan Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Banyan Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Banyan Upper School a private school?
Yes, Banyan Upper School 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 Banyan Upper School a religious school?
No, Banyan Upper School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 785-1919
- Area population (ZIP 07424)
- 27,475
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 07424; 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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