Excellent
#7 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 1% of private schools
First Children School
School · Fanwood, NJ
A private school in Fanwood, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
330 S AVE, Fanwood, NJ 07023
- 4.5:1 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 First Children School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated745/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fanwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$176,667
Median home value
$610,600
Median rent
$2,368/mo
College educated
71.2%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07023; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Achieve Central Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| WestlakeEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–12 | 2.9 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Wardlaw-hartridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First Children School is listed in Fanwood, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Children School
First Children School is a private school in Fanwood, NJ, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Children School
What grades does First Children School serve?
First Children School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend First Children School?
First Children School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Children School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Children School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Children School rank in NJ?
First Children School ranks #7 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is First Children School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Children School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Children School a private school?
Yes, First Children 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 First Children School a religious school?
No, First Children School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 219 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 654-2470
- Area population (ZIP 07023)
- 7,714
- Area average commute
- 42.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 07023; 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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