Very Good
#133 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 25% of private schools
Garden Academy
School
627 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, West Orange, NJ 07052
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#133 of 534
In West Orange
#3 of 5
public schools
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Garden Academy
School in West Orange · grades Pre-K – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Garden Academy
Garden Academy is a private school in West Orange, NJ. Garden Academy serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades Pre-K-11th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. Garden Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, Garden 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 5:1 students to teachers, Garden Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Garden 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 Garden Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in West Orange, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Garden Academy (this school) | 7.1 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Liberty Middle School | 8.3 |
| West Orange High School | 7.1 |
| Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center | 5.8 |
| West Orange Early Childhood Learning Center | — |
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
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
627 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, West Orange, NJ 07052
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garden Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Mount Pleasant Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Collins Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Livingston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Gregory Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby W. Orange), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Orange, see our West Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07052 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,456
Median Home Value
$527,200
Median Rent
$1,791/mo
Population
48,323
College Educated
53%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
41.7
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| ALPINE LEARNING GROUP Paramus, NJ | 7.0 |
| REED ACADEMY Oakland, NJ | 7.0 |
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| EPIC SCHOOL Paramus Borough, NJ | 7.3 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Passaic, NJ | 6.8 |
| THE GRAMON SCHOOL Fairfield, NJ | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garden Academy
What grades does Garden Academy serve?
Garden Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Garden Academy?
Garden Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Academy is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Garden Academy rank in NJ?
Garden Academy ranks #133 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Garden Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Garden Academy a private school?
Yes, Garden 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 Garden Academy a religious school?
No, Garden Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 77% M / 23% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 214 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 731-2030
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