Very Good
#41 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 8% of private schools
New Beginnings
School
28 DWIGHT PL, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#41 of 534
In Fairfield
#1 of 3
public schools
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New Beginnings
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About New Beginnings
New Beginnings is a private school in Fairfield, NJ. New Beginnings serves approximately 154 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. New Beginnings has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 154 students, New Beginnings 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 8.1:1 students to teachers, New Beginnings sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
New Beginnings 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 New Beginnings compares to the 4 public schools in Fairfield, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Fairfield
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| New Beginnings (this school) | 7.8 |
| Winston S. Churchill School | 7.7 |
| Essex Campus Academy | 4.0 |
| Essex High School | — |
| Adlai E. Stevenson School | 5.3 |
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
28 DWIGHT PL, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Beginnings may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE GRAMON SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, GLENVIEW ACADEMY (rated 6.7/10, 0.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Fairfield, see our Fairfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GLENVIEW ACADEMY Fairfield | 0.1 mi | 6.7 |
| THE GRAMON SCHOOL Fairfield | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Winston S. Churchill School Fairfield | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Essex County West Caldwell Tech West Caldwell | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| ESSEX VALLEY SCHOOL West Caldwell | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| West Essex High School North Caldwell | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Essex High School Fairfield | 1.4 mi | — |
| Essex Campus Academy Fairfield | 1.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Harrison School West Caldwell | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Washington Elementary School West Caldwell | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| West Essex Middle School North Caldwell | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Adlai E. Stevenson School Fairfield | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Grover Cleveland Middle School Caldwell | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| James Caldwell High School West Caldwell | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Jefferson Elementary School West Caldwell | 2.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Gould/Mountain Elementary School N. Caldwell | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Grandview Elementary School N. Caldwell | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Wilson Elementary School West Caldwell | 2.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School Lincoln Park | 2.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Caldwell | 2.7 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07004 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$113,750
Median Home Value
$651,800
Median Rent
$2,576/mo
Population
7,712
College Educated
51.5%
Homeownership
79.3%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
10%
Median Age
49.8
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| OCEAN COUNTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Toms River, NJ | 7.7 |
| HAWKSWOOD SCHOOL Eatontown, NJ | 7.9 |
| CHILDRENS CENTER OF MONMOUTH COUNTY Neptune, NJ | 8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Beginnings
What grades does New Beginnings serve?
New Beginnings serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend New Beginnings?
New Beginnings has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Beginnings rank in NJ?
New Beginnings ranks #41 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is New Beginnings's MySchoolScout rating?
New Beginnings has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Beginnings a private school?
Yes, New Beginnings is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Beginnings a religious school?
No, New Beginnings is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Gender Split
- 86% M / 14% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 212 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 882-8822
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