Very Good
#80 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 15% of private schools
Gateway School
School · Carteret, NJ
A private school in Carteret, NJ serving grades 2nd – 12th.
60 HIGH ST, Carteret, NJ 07008
- 4.1:1 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 Gateway School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,576/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,712
Median home value
$370,100
Median rent
$2,012/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07008; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 905 | Compare → |
| David Marquis School of the Arts (the)Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| South Richmond High School Is/ps 25Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 570 | 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.
Gateway School is listed in Carteret, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gateway School
Gateway School is a private school in Carteret, NJ, serving approximately 40 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway School
What grades does Gateway School serve?
Gateway School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway School?
Gateway School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gateway School rank in NJ?
Gateway School ranks #80 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Gateway School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gateway School a private school?
Yes, Gateway 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 Gateway School a religious school?
No, Gateway School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (732) 541-4400
- Area population (ZIP 07008)
- 25,220
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 07008; 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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