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#445 of 534 private schools in NJ

Newmark High School

High School

1000 CELLAR AVE, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Private

Enrollment

68

Student-Teacher

7.6:1

Score

5.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#445 of 534

In Scotch Plains

#4 of 5

public schools

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Newmark High School

5.2/10

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

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About Newmark High School

Newmark High School is a private high school in Scotch Plains, NJ. Newmark High School serves approximately 68 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Newmark High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares0.6 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 68 students, Newmark 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 7.6:1 students to teachers, Newmark High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Newmark 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 Newmark High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Scotch Plains, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
This School
vs
15.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
68
This School
vs
412
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.8% vs 0%
Black 7.4% vs 0%
Asian 7.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.5% vs 0%
Newmark High School Scotch Plains Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Newmark High School (this school) 5.2
Union County Tech 7.9
Academy For Allied Health Sciences 7.7
Union County Magnet High School 7.2
Academy For Performing Arts 6.9
Academy For Information Technology 6.5
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Hillcrest Academy-North 5.1
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 5.5

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+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.9 / 10
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School Day Length 5.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,044
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 29%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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Enrollment 68
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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 83.8%
Black 7.4%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1000 CELLAR AVE, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Newmark High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Union County Tech (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Academy For Allied Health Sciences (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Union County Magnet High School (rated 7.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scotch Plains, see our Scotch Plains schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
NEWMARK SCHOOL Scotch Plains 0.0 mi 5.7
Frank K. Hehnly Clark 0.5 mi 6.2
Westlake Westfield 0.7 mi 6.3
Lamberts Mill Academy Westfield 0.7 mi 4.8
Hillcrest Academy-South Westfield 0.7 mi 5.0
FEATHERBED LANE SCHOOL OF CLARK Clark 0.8 mi 5.0
Tamaques Elementary School Westfield 1.2 mi 6.9
HONOR RIDGE ACADEMY Clark 1.0 mi 7.6
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School Colonia 1.3 mi 6.6
Jefferson Elementary School Westfield 1.4 mi 6.6
Thomas Edison Intermediate School Westfield 1.4 mi 8.4
Union County Magnet High School Scotch Plains 1.1 mi 7.2
Academy For Allied Health Sciences Scotch Plains 1.1 mi 7.7
Academy For Performing Arts Scotch Plains 1.1 mi 6.9
Union County Career & Technical Institute Scotch Plains 1.1 mi
Union County Tech Scotch Plains 1.1 mi 7.9
Academy For Information Technology Scotch Plains 1.1 mi 6.5
Colonia Middle School Colonia 1.3 mi 7.7
ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL Colonia 1.4 mi 6.1
Carl H. Kumpf School Clark 1.2 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07076 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$173,564

Median Home Value

$696,900

Median Rent

$1,816/mo

Population

24,667

College Educated

65%

Homeownership

81.1%

Avg Commute

35.2 min

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Median Age

42.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CONGREGATION YESHIVA YESODEI Lakewood, NJ 5.3
Hillcrest Academy-North Scotch Plains, NJ 5.1
KNESSES BAIS LEVI Lakewood, NJ 5.1
Hillcrest Academy-South Westfield, NJ 5.0
YESHIVA BAIS AHARON Lakewood, NJ 5.0
YESHIVA CHEMDAT HATORAH Lakewood, NJ 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Newmark High School

What grades does Newmark High School serve?

Newmark High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Newmark High School?

Newmark High School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newmark High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newmark High 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 Newmark High School rank in NJ?

Newmark High School ranks #445 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Newmark High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newmark High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Newmark High School a private school?

Yes, Newmark High School 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 Newmark High School a religious school?

No, Newmark High School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
82% M / 18% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County

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