Below Average
#498 of 534 private schools in NJ
Jewish Educational Center Lower School
Elementary School · Elizabeth, NJ
A private elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
330 ELMORA AVE, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
- 29.6:1 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 Jewish Educational Center Lower School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
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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
$61,873
Median home value
$425,600
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
27.5%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmora School No. 12Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln School No. 14Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Victor Mravlag School No. 21Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 894 | 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.
Jewish Educational Center Lower School is listed in Elizabeth, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Jewish Educational Center Lower School
Jewish Educational Center Lower School is a private elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 29.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jewish Educational Center Lower School
What grades does Jewish Educational Center Lower School serve?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jewish Educational Center Lower School?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewish Educational Center Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewish Educational Center Lower School is 29.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Jewish Educational Center Lower School rank in NJ?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School ranks #498 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Jewish Educational Center Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jewish Educational Center Lower School a private school?
Yes, Jewish Educational Center Lower School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Jewish Educational Center Lower School a religious school?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 355-4850
- Area population (ZIP 07208)
- 32,404
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 07208; 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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