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#223 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 42% of private schools

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Elementary School · Wayne, NJ

A private elementary school in Wayne, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

580 RATZER RD, Wayne, NJ 07470

  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,295
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment168
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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

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The neighborhood

Where Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$151,561

Median home value

$596,700

Median rent

$2,126/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White65.5%
Hispanic11.9%
Two or More10.7%
Black6.0%
Asian6.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Packanack Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–50.2 mi412Compare →
Theunis Dey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.1 mi457Compare →
Preakness Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–K1.2 mi208Compare →
Albert Payson Terhune ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.5 mi367Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is listed in Wayne, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a private elementary school in Wayne, NJ, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Immaculate Heart of Mary School

What grades does Immaculate Heart of Mary School serve?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Immaculate Heart of Mary School?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Heart of Mary School rank in NJ?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks #223 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Immaculate Heart of Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immaculate Heart of Mary School a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Immaculate Heart of Mary School a religious school?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
168
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
Area population (ZIP 07470)
54,131
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
41.7
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 07470; 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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