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#334 of 534 private schools in NJ

Koinonia Academy

School

1040 PLAINFIELD AVE 2, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Private

Enrollment

271

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#334 of 534

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Koinonia Academy

6.1/10

School in Plainfield · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.9/10

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5.6/10

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About Koinonia Academy

Koinonia Academy is a private school in Plainfield, NJ. Koinonia Academy serves approximately 271 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Koinonia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Koinonia 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

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How Koinonia Academy compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Plainfield, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
This School
vs
14.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
271
This School
vs
570
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 32.8% vs 0%
Asian 7% vs 0%
Black 4.8% vs 0%
Koinonia Academy Plainfield Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Koinonia Academy (this school) 6.1
Hubbard Middle School 6.9
The Queen City Academy Charter School 5.6
Cedarbrook Elementary School 5.9
Washington Community School 5.2
Cresthaven Academy Charter School 4.0
Union County TEAMS Charter School 6.4
Plainfield High School 3.3
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School 4.4
Evergreen Elementary School 4.4
Clinton Elementary School 6.2
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 4.6
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies 6.3
Pinnacle Academy High School 2.1
Jefferson Elementary School 7.0
Maxson Middle School 6.2
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 6.5
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School 7.8
College Achieve Central Charter School 5.1
Emerson Community School 7.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,152.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 63%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 271
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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)

White 50.2%
Hispanic 32.8%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Black 4.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1040 PLAINFIELD AVE 2, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Koinonia Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Union County TEAMS Charter School (rated 6.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, The Queen City Academy Charter School (rated 5.6/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Plainfield, see our Plainfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Hubbard Middle School Plainfield 0.2 mi 6.9
The Queen City Academy Charter School Plainfield 0.4 mi 5.6
Cresthaven Academy Charter School Plainfield 0.5 mi 4.0
Cedarbrook Elementary School Plainfield 0.4 mi 5.9
Washington Community School Plainfield 0.5 mi 5.2
Union County TEAMS Charter School Plainfield 0.6 mi 6.4
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School Plainfield 0.9 mi 4.4
Plainfield High School Plainfield 0.8 mi 3.3
Franklin Elementary School South Plainfield 0.8 mi 8.1
South Plainfield Middle School South Plainfield 1.0 mi 7.7
Evergreen Elementary School Plainfield 0.9 mi 4.4
Grant Elementary School South Plainfield 1.0 mi 6.1
South Plainfield High School South Plainfield 1.1 mi 5.1
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School Plainfield 1.2 mi 4.6
John E. Riley Elementary School South Plainfield 1.1 mi 8.1
Somerset School North Plainfield 1.3 mi 7.2
Clinton Elementary School Plainfield 1.1 mi 6.2
North Plainfield Middle School North Plainfield 1.6 mi 8.2
HOLY SAVIOR ACADEMY South Plainfield 1.6 mi 8.1
Pinnacle Academy High School Plainfield 1.7 mi 2.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,882

Median Home Value

$369,400

Median Rent

$1,629/mo

Population

47,560

College Educated

21.9%

Homeownership

37.9%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

17.8%

Median Age

33.9

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AMERICAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS Wharton, NJ 6.3
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Union County TEAMS Charter School Plainfield, NJ 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Koinonia Academy

What grades does Koinonia Academy serve?

Koinonia Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Koinonia Academy?

Koinonia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Koinonia Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Koinonia Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Koinonia Academy rank in NJ?

Koinonia Academy ranks #334 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Koinonia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Koinonia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Koinonia Academy a private school?

Yes, Koinonia Academy 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 Koinonia Academy a religious school?

Koinonia Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
29 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
36 Some Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
271
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County

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