Very Good
#68 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 13% of private schools
Honor Ridge Academy
School
342 MADISON HILL RD, Clark, NJ 07066
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
3rd – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#68 of 534
In Clark
#1 of 3
public schools
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Honor Ridge Academy
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About Honor Ridge Academy
Honor Ridge Academy is a private school in Clark, NJ. Honor Ridge Academy serves approximately 75 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Honor Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 75 students, Honor Ridge 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 3.9:1 students to teachers, Honor Ridge Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Honor Ridge 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 Honor Ridge Academy compares to the 5 public schools in Clark, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Clark
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Honor Ridge Academy (this school) | 7.6 |
| Arthur L. Johnson High School | 6.7 |
| Carl H. Kumpf School | 7.0 |
| Clark Preschool Annex | — |
| Frank K. Hehnly | 6.2 |
| Valley Road School | 8.2 |
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
342 MADISON HILL RD, Clark, NJ 07066
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Honor Ridge Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Valley Road School (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Colonia), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Colonia Middle School (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Colonia), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Clark, see our Clark schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Johnson High School Clark | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Carl H. Kumpf School Clark | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| FEATHERBED LANE SCHOOL OF CLARK Clark | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Clark Preschool Annex Clark | 0.5 mi | — |
| Frank K. Hehnly Clark | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #1517 Clark | 0.8 mi | — |
| Westlake Westfield | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Lamberts Mill Academy Westfield | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Hillcrest Academy-South Westfield | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| MOTHER SETON REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Clark | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School Colonia | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Colonia Middle School Colonia | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL Colonia | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| NEWMARK SCHOOL Scotch Plains | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| NEWMARK HIGH SCHOOL Scotch Plains | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Jefferson Elementary School Westfield | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy Rahway | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Valley Road School Clark | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Rahway High School Rahway | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Madison Elementary School Rahway | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,610
Median Home Value
$570,400
Median Rent
$1,793/mo
Population
15,410
College Educated
46.4%
Homeownership
76.1%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Median Age
43.2
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EDEN SCHOOL Princeton, NJ | 7.6 |
| BROOKFIELD ACADEMY Cherry Hill, NJ | 7.5 |
| HAMPTON ACADEMY Lumberton, NJ | 7.5 |
| BEACON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bayonne, NJ | 7.4 |
| LARC SCHOOL Bellmawr, NJ | 7.4 |
| MAARIF SCHOOL Bloomfield, NJ | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Honor Ridge Academy
What grades does Honor Ridge Academy serve?
Honor Ridge Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Honor Ridge Academy?
Honor Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honor Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Honor Ridge Academy is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Honor Ridge Academy rank in NJ?
Honor Ridge Academy ranks #68 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Honor Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Honor Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Honor Ridge Academy a private school?
Yes, Honor Ridge 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 Honor Ridge Academy a religious school?
No, Honor Ridge Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 213 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (732) 827-5885
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