Very Good
#154 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 29% of private schools
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School
Middle School · Jersey City, NJ
A private middle school in Jersey City, NJ serving grades 1st – 8th.
175 8TH ST, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- 7.8:1 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 Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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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
$166,854
Median home value
$853,700
Median rent
$2,960/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
24.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| St Anthony High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 1–8 | 0.2 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Middle School # 4Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Beloved Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,556 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School is listed in Jersey City, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School is a private middle school in Jersey City, NJ, serving approximately 136 students in grades 1st-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School
What grades does Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School serve?
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School?
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School rank in NJ?
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School ranks #154 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School 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 Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School a private school?
Yes, Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper 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 Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School a religious school?
No, Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 533-1910
- Area population (ZIP 07302)
- 55,448
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 07302; 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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