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#18 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 3% of private schools

Christina Seix Academy

Elementary School

1550 STUYVESANT AVE, Trenton, NJ 08618

Private

Enrollment

180

Student-Teacher

6.9:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#18 of 534

In Trenton

#1 of 2

public schools

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Christina Seix Academy

8.1/10

Elementary School in Trenton · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School

3.7/10

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3.8/10

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About Christina Seix Academy

Christina Seix Academy is a private elementary school in Trenton, NJ. Christina Seix Academy serves approximately 180 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Christina Seix Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares1.6 pts above NJ schools
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 180 students, Christina Seix 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 6.9:1 students to teachers, Christina Seix Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Christina Seix 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

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How Christina Seix Academy compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Trenton, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
This School
vs
13.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
180
This School
vs
417
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.1
This School
vs
4.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 51.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 42.8% vs 0%
White 3.3% vs 0%
Asian 1.1% vs 0%
Christina Seix Academy Trenton Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Christina Seix Academy (this school) 8.1
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School 3.7
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School 3.8
The Village Charter School 4.5
Joseph Stokes Elementary School 3.0
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School for the Deaf
Arthur J. Holland Middle School 3.5
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School 6.5
Cadwalader Elementary School 3.3
Foundation Academy Charter School 5.8
Battle Monument Intermediate School 3.5
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School 3.1
Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School 3.7
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities 5.8
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary 3.2
Ulysses S. Grant School 3.4
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary 3.5
Clara Parker Intermediate School 3.4
Patton J. Hill Elementary School 5.0
Carroll Robbins Elementary School 4.9
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School 4.1

Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Trenton

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,680
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 55%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 180
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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)

Black 51.1%
Hispanic 42.8%
White 3.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1550 STUYVESANT AVE, Trenton, NJ 08618

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christina Seix Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Makefield El Sch (rated 7.8/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Yardley), with a very similar rating. Another option is William L Antheil Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Ewing), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School (rated 6.5/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Trenton, see our Trenton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School Trenton 0.5 mi 3.7
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School Trenton 0.6 mi 3.8
Ewing High School Ewing 0.6 mi 4.5
The Village Charter School Trenton 0.7 mi 4.5
Joseph Stokes Elementary School Trenton 0.9 mi 3.0
Arthur J. Holland Middle School Trenton 1.1 mi 3.5
Marie H Katzenbach High School Trenton 1.0 mi
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School for the Deaf Trenton 1.0 mi
Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School Ewing 1.0 mi 4.0
Parkway Elementary School Ewing 1.0 mi 4.9
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School Trenton 1.5 mi 6.5
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Ewing 1.7 mi 7.8
Cadwalader Elementary School Trenton 1.6 mi 3.3
Foundation Academy Charter School Trenton 1.9 mi 5.8
Battle Monument Intermediate School Trenton 2.0 mi 3.5
Makefield El Sch Yardley 2.2 mi 7.8
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Morrisville 2.6 mi
William L Antheil Elementary School Ewing 2.3 mi 7.7
Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School Trenton 2.3 mi 3.7
Morrisville HS Morrisville 2.8 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08618 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$48,179

Median Home Value

$211,800

Median Rent

$1,117/mo

Population

37,162

College Educated

23.5%

Homeownership

41.2%

Avg Commute

24.5 min

Poverty Rate

22.5%

Median Age

33.7

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School Rating
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Bradley Beach Elementary School Bradley Beach, NJ 8.1
HOLY SAVIOR ACADEMY South Plainfield, NJ 8.1
Lakewood Early Childhood Center Lakewood, NJ 8.1
Maywood Campus Maywood, NJ 8.1
Ocean Academy Cape May Court House, NJ 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christina Seix Academy

What grades does Christina Seix Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Christina Seix Academy?

Christina Seix Academy has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christina Seix Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Christina Seix Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christina Seix Academy rank in NJ?

Christina Seix Academy ranks #18 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Christina Seix Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Christina Seix Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christina Seix Academy a private school?

Yes, Christina Seix Academy 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 Christina Seix Academy a religious school?

No, Christina Seix Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
12 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
180
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
210 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mercer County

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