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#298 of 534 private schools in NJ
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
High School · Caldwell, NJ
A private high school in Caldwell, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
3 RYERSON AVE, Caldwell, NJ 07006
- 8.8:1 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 Mount Saint Dominic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average390/100K
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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
$148,645
Median home value
$667,300
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07006; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Caldwell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Verona High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Essex County West Caldwell TechEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| West Orange High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,208 | 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.
Mount Saint Dominic Academy is listed in Caldwell, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mount Saint Dominic Academy
Mount Saint Dominic Academy is a private high school in Caldwell, NJ, serving approximately 229 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Saint Dominic Academy
What grades does Mount Saint Dominic Academy serve?
Mount Saint Dominic Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Saint Dominic Academy?
Mount Saint Dominic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Saint Dominic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Saint Dominic Academy is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Saint Dominic Academy rank in NJ?
Mount Saint Dominic Academy ranks #298 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Mount Saint Dominic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Saint Dominic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Saint Dominic Academy a private school?
Yes, Mount Saint Dominic Academy 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 Mount Saint Dominic Academy a religious school?
Mount Saint Dominic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 226-0660
- Area population (ZIP 07006)
- 26,417
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 07006; 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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