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#158 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 29% of private schools

Mother Seton Regional High School

High School

1 VALLEY RD, Clark, NJ 07066

Private

Enrollment

194

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

6.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#158 of 534

In Clark

#2 of 3

public schools

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Mother Seton Regional High School

6.9/10

High School in Clark · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Valley Road School

8.2/10

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6.7/10

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About Mother Seton Regional High School

Mother Seton Regional High School is a private high school in Clark, NJ. Mother Seton Regional High School serves approximately 194 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mother Seton Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares1.1 pts above NJ schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 194 students, Mother Seton Regional High School 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 9.3:1 students to teachers, Mother Seton Regional High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mother Seton Regional High School 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 Mother Seton Regional High School compares to the 5 public schools in Clark, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
This School
vs
11.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
194
This School
vs
455
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 38.1% vs 0%
Black 26.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 11.9% vs 0%
Asian 8.8% vs 0%
Mother Seton Regional High School Clark Public Avg

All Schools in Clark

School Rating
Mother Seton Regional High School (this school) 6.9
Valley Road School 8.2
Clark Preschool Annex
Arthur L. Johnson High School 6.7
Carl H. Kumpf School 7.0
Frank K. Hehnly 6.2

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)
B 6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 74%
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 194
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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 38.1%
Black 26.8%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic 11.9%
Asian 8.8%
Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1 VALLEY RD, Clark, NJ 07066

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mother Seton Regional High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Arthur L. Johnson High School (rated 6.7/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Hillcrest Academy-South (rated 5.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Westfield), a more accessible option. Additionally, Lamberts Mill Academy (rated 4.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Westfield), a more accessible option. For more schools in Clark, see our Clark schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Valley Road School Clark 0.4 mi 8.2
Arthur L. Johnson High School Clark 0.6 mi 6.7
Clark Preschool Annex Clark 0.6 mi
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #1517 Clark 0.7 mi
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy Rahway 0.9 mi 7.0
Carl H. Kumpf School Clark 1.0 mi 7.0
HONOR RIDGE ACADEMY Clark 0.9 mi 7.6
Rahway High School Rahway 1.1 mi 3.7
Madison Elementary School Rahway 1.2 mi 6.7
Winfield Township Winfield 1.1 mi 7.6
FEATHERBED LANE SCHOOL OF CLARK Clark 1.0 mi 5.0
Walnut Avenue School Cranford 1.4 mi 4.8
Livingston Avenue School Cranford 1.4 mi 5.5
Hillside Avenue School Cranford 1.5 mi 7.7
Franklin Elementary School Rahway 1.2 mi 4.8
Westlake Westfield 1.3 mi 6.3
Lamberts Mill Academy Westfield 1.3 mi 4.8
Hillcrest Academy-South Westfield 1.3 mi 5.0
Number 10 Linden 1.5 mi 6.5
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School Colonia 1.7 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,610

Median Home Value

$570,400

Median Rent

$1,793/mo

Population

15,410

College Educated

46.4%

Homeownership

76.1%

Avg Commute

29.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Median Age

43.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mother Seton Regional High School

What grades does Mother Seton Regional High School serve?

Mother Seton Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mother Seton Regional High School?

Mother Seton Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mother Seton Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mother Seton Regional High School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mother Seton Regional High School rank in NJ?

Mother Seton Regional High School ranks #158 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Mother Seton Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mother Seton Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mother Seton Regional High School a private school?

Yes, Mother Seton Regional High School is a private all-girls 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 Mother Seton Regional High School a religious school?

Mother Seton Regional High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
66 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
194
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County

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