Below Average
#507 of 534 private schools in NJ
Melamed Academy
School
261 DUNHAMS CORNER RD, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Enrollment
276
Student-Teacher
21.9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
276
Student-Teacher
21.9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#507 of 534
In East Brunswick
#3 of 3
public schools
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About Melamed Academy
Melamed Academy is a private school in East Brunswick, NJ. Melamed Academy serves approximately 276 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Melamed Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Melamed Academy runs 21.9:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Melamed 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 Melamed Academy compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in East Brunswick, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Melamed Academy (this school) | 4.3 |
| Warnsdorfer Elementary School | 6.0 |
| Memorial Elementary School | 6.2 |
| Hatikvah International Academy Charter School | 6.2 |
| Frost Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | 6.8 |
| East Brunswick High School | 5.3 |
| Central Elementary School | 6.8 |
| Irwin Elementary School | 8.6 |
| East Brunswick Magnet School | 6.9 |
| Churchill Junior High School | 5.9 |
| Lawrence Brook Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Chittick Elementary School | 7.4 |
| Bowne-Munro Elementary School | 9.3 |
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
261 DUNHAMS CORNER RD, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Melamed Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Frost Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Irwin Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, East Brunswick Magnet School (rated 6.9/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in East Brunswick, see our East Brunswick schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08816 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$141,731
Median Home Value
$502,600
Median Rent
$2,079/mo
Population
48,965
College Educated
57.9%
Homeownership
80.5%
Avg Commute
37.9 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Median Age
41.6
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| SATMAR CHEDER/UNITED TALMUDICAL ACADEMY Lakewood, NJ | 4.5 |
| GLOUCESTER COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sewell, NJ | 5.0 |
| Autistic Continuum Paramus, NJ | 5.1 |
| SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE Lakewood, NJ | 5.2 |
| Center for Lifelong Learning Parlin, NJ | 3.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melamed Academy
What grades does Melamed Academy serve?
Melamed Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Melamed Academy?
Melamed Academy has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melamed Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Melamed Academy is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Melamed Academy rank in NJ?
Melamed Academy ranks #507 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Melamed Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Melamed Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Melamed Academy a private school?
Yes, Melamed Academy 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 Melamed Academy a religious school?
Melamed Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (732) 228-8800
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