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#294 of 534 private schools in NJ

New Hope School

Elementary School · Clifton, NJ

A private elementary school in Clifton, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

780 CLIFTON AVE, Clifton, NJ 07013

  • 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index75%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment58
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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

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The neighborhood

Where New Hope School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,434/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clifton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,291

Median home value

$462,700

Median rent

$1,696/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Asian29.3%
Black27.6%
White22.4%
Hispanic19.0%
Two or More1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School #13Enrollment path unverified6.6K–50.5 mi461Compare →
School #3Enrollment path unverified6.8K–50.5 mi227Compare →
School #15Enrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.6 mi248Compare →
School #2Enrollment path unverified6.7K–50.8 mi400Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New Hope School is listed in Clifton, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About New Hope School

New Hope School is a private elementary school in Clifton, NJ, serving approximately 58 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Hope School

What grades does New Hope School serve?

New Hope School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend New Hope School?

New Hope School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Hope School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Hope School rank in NJ?

New Hope School ranks #294 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is New Hope School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Hope School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New Hope School a private school?

Yes, New Hope School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious 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 Hope School a religious school?

New Hope School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
58
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
Area population (ZIP 07013)
29,419
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
46.4
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 07013; 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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