Very Good
#151 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 28% of private schools
Bruriah High School for Girls
High School
35 N AVE, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#151 of 534
In Elizabeth
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Bruriah High School for Girls
Bruriah High School for Girls is a private high school in Elizabeth, NJ. Bruriah High School for Girls serves approximately 240 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Bruriah High School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NJ avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Bruriah High School for Girls sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bruriah High School for Girls 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 Bruriah High School for Girls compares to 35 public schools serving similar grades in Elizabeth, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
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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
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
35 N AVE, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bruriah High School for Girls may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy (rated 4.6/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Elizabeth, see our Elizabeth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,873
Median Home Value
$425,600
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
Population
32,404
College Educated
21.2%
Homeownership
27.5%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Median Age
38.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bruriah High School for Girls
What grades does Bruriah High School for Girls serve?
Bruriah High School for Girls serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bruriah High School for Girls?
Bruriah High School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruriah High School for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruriah High School for Girls is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bruriah High School for Girls rank in NJ?
Bruriah High School for Girls ranks #151 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Bruriah High School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Bruriah High School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bruriah High School for Girls a private school?
Yes, Bruriah High School for Girls is a private all-girls school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bruriah High School for Girls a religious school?
Bruriah High School for Girls has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 280-6400
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