Very Good
#95 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 18% of private schools
Beacon Christian Academy
School
30 PROSPECT AVE, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#95 of 534
In Bayonne
#1 of 2
public schools
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Beacon Christian Academy
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About Beacon Christian Academy
Beacon Christian Academy is a private school in Bayonne, NJ. Beacon Christian Academy serves approximately 97 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-11th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Beacon Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 97 students, Beacon Christian Academy 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 8.1:1 students to teachers, Beacon Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Beacon Christian Academy 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 Beacon Christian Academy compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Bayonne, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Beacon Christian Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| Nicholas Oresko Community School | 4.0 |
| Philip G. Vroom Community School | 7.2 |
| Lincoln Community School #5 | 7.6 |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | 7.1 |
| John M. Bailey Community School | 7.8 |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | 3.7 |
| Mary J Donohoe Community School | 5.8 |
| Bayonne High School | 5.2 |
| Bayonne Alternative High School | 5.1 |
| Henry E. Harris Community School | 4.0 |
| Horace Mann Community School | 5.2 |
| Washington Community School #9 | 6.8 |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | 6.9 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
30 PROSPECT AVE, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Beacon Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. John M. Bailey Community School (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Lincoln Community School #5 (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Philip G. Vroom Community School (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bayonne, see our Bayonne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,285
Median Home Value
$446,100
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
Population
70,468
College Educated
39.7%
Homeownership
37.4%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Median Age
38.6
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| LARC SCHOOL Bellmawr, NJ | 7.4 |
| MAARIF SCHOOL Bloomfield, NJ | 7.4 |
| PG CHAMBERS SCHOOL Cedar Knolls, NJ | 7.4 |
| HAMPTON ACADEMY Lumberton, NJ | 7.5 |
| THE PHOENIX CENTER Nutley, NJ | 7.3 |
| EDEN SCHOOL Princeton, NJ | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beacon Christian Academy
What grades does Beacon Christian Academy serve?
Beacon Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Beacon Christian Academy?
Beacon Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Christian Academy is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Beacon Christian Academy rank in NJ?
Beacon Christian Academy ranks #95 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Beacon Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Beacon Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Beacon Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Beacon Christian Academy a religious school?
Beacon Christian Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 437-5056
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