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#424 of 534 private schools in NJ
Japanese Children's Society
Elementary School
8 W BAYVIEW AVE, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#424 of 534
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Japanese Children's Society
Elementary School in Englewood Cliffs · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Japanese Children's Society
Japanese Children's Society is a private elementary school in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Japanese Children's Society serves approximately 93 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Japanese Children's Society has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 93 students, Japanese Children's Society 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 6.7:1 students to teachers, Japanese Children's Society sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Japanese Children's Society 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 Japanese Children's Society compares to the 2 public schools in Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Englewood Cliffs
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Japanese Children's Society (this school) | 5.4 |
| Upper School | 8.6 |
| North Cliff School | 6.0 |
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
8 W BAYVIEW AVE, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Japanese Children's Society may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School No. 1 (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Fort Lee), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS/IS 187 HUDSON CLIFFS (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby New York), which scores notably higher. Additionally, School No. 3 (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Fort Lee), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Englewood Cliffs, see our Englewood Cliffs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| School No. 3 Fort Lee | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Upper School Englewood Cliffs | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Fort Lee High School Fort Lee | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| THE MORIAH SCHOOL Englewood | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| GREEN HOUSE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Fort Lee | 1.1 mi | — |
| School No. 2 Fort Lee | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| School No. 1 Fort Lee | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| CHRIST THE TEACHER ACADEMY Fort Lee | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Leonia Middle School Leonia | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Fort Lee | 1.5 mi | — |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Englewood | 1.7 mi | — |
| PS/IS 187 HUDSON CLIFFS New York | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS New York | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| George Washington School Edgewater | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Leonia High School Leonia | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Anna C. Scott Elementary School Leonia | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| YESHIVA RABBI SAMSON RAPHAEL HIRSCH New York | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| North Cliff School Englewood Cliffs | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 173 New York | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07632 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$222,192
Median Home Value
$1,232,700
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
5,330
College Educated
76.9%
Homeownership
83.8%
Avg Commute
34.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
49.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LITTLE FLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Edison, NJ | 5.4 |
| Memorial School Lyndhurst, NJ | 5.4 |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI - CLIFTON Clifton, NJ | 5.4 |
| Hampton Borough School Hampton, NJ | 5.5 |
| PNS&K Westfield, NJ | 5.5 |
| CHEDER TIFERES YISROEL Lakewood, NJ | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Japanese Children's Society
What grades does Japanese Children's Society serve?
Japanese Children's Society serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Japanese Children's Society?
Japanese Children's Society has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Japanese Children's Society?
The student-teacher ratio at Japanese Children's Society is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Japanese Children's Society rank in NJ?
Japanese Children's Society ranks #424 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Japanese Children's Society's MySchoolScout rating?
Japanese Children's Society has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Japanese Children's Society a private school?
Yes, Japanese Children's Society 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 Japanese Children's Society a religious school?
No, Japanese Children's Society is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 146 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 947-4832
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