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Precious Gems Montessori
Elementary School · Metuchen, NJ
A private elementary school in Metuchen, NJ serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
10 JERSEY AVE, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NJ aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Precious Gems Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,034/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Metuchen), 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
$150,938
Median home value
$517,700
Median rent
$1,994/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08840; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Callicorp Dba Friends of the Family Child Care CenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Edgar Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Precious Gems Montessori is listed in Metuchen, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Precious Gems Montessori
Precious Gems Montessori is a private elementary school in Metuchen, NJ, serving approximately 5 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Precious Gems Montessori
What grades does Precious Gems Montessori serve?
Precious Gems Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Precious Gems Montessori?
Precious Gems Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 5 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Precious Gems Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Precious Gems Montessori is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Precious Gems Montessori a private school?
Yes, Precious Gems Montessori 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 Precious Gems Montessori a religious school?
No, Precious Gems Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 5
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (732) 635-1100
- Area population (ZIP 08840)
- 17,934
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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.
- 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 08840; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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