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Precious Gems Montessori
Elementary School
10 JERSEY AVE, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
2.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
2.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Precious Gems Montessori
Elementary School in Metuchen · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Precious Gems Montessori
Precious Gems Montessori is a private elementary school in Metuchen, NJ. Precious Gems Montessori serves approximately 5 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has 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.
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What Parents Should Know
At 5 students, Precious Gems Montessori 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 2.5:1 students to teachers, Precious Gems Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Precious Gems Montessori 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.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Metuchen
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Precious Gems Montessori (this school) | — |
| Campbell Elementary School | 6.9 |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School | 6.0 |
| Edgar Middle School | 8.6 |
| Metuchen High School | 7.7 |
| Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School | 6.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 5 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Address
- 10 JERSEY AVE, Metuchen, NJ 08840
- Phone
- (732) 635-1100
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
10 JERSEY AVE, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Precious Gems Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Woodbrook Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Edison). Another option is Campbell Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 0.3 miles away). Additionally, Lincoln Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Edison). For more schools in Metuchen, see our Metuchen schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Elementary School Metuchen | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| ST FRANCIS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Metuchen | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Metuchen | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| CALLICORP DBA FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY CHILD CARE CEN Metuchen | 0.6 mi | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School Edison | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| EDGAR EARLY LEARNING CENTER Metuchen | 0.8 mi | — |
| Woodbrook Elementary School Edison | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Edgar Middle School Metuchen | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School Metuchen | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Metuchen High School Metuchen | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Edison | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| LITTLE GENIUS ACADEMY Edison | 1.8 mi | — |
| Menlo Park Elementary School Edison | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| JUMP IMMERSION SCHOOL/SALTA JUMP INTO SPANISH Edison | 1.9 mi | — |
| LAKEVIEW SCHOOL Edison | 1.6 mi | 9.1 |
| APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF EDISON Edison | 2.1 mi | — |
| Edison Early Learning Center Edison | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| KEITH WOLD JOHNSON CHILD CENTER Edison | 2.2 mi | — |
| THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Edison | 2.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Edison High School Edison | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08840 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$150,938
Median Home Value
$517,700
Median Rent
$1,994/mo
Population
17,934
College Educated
62%
Homeownership
76.8%
Avg Commute
36.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
39.4
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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