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#484 of 534 private schools in NJ

Ranney School

School

235 HOPE RD, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Private

Enrollment

686

Student-Teacher

9:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Ranney School

4.7/10

School in Tinton Falls · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Monmouth Regional High School

6.0/10

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5.3/10

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About Ranney School

Ranney School is a private school in Tinton Falls, NJ. Ranney School serves approximately 686 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ranney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares1.7 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • NJ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9:1 students to teachers, Ranney School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ranney 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 Ranney School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Tinton Falls, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
This School
vs
9.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
686
This School
vs
551
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.7
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Ranney School (this school) 4.7
Monmouth Regional High School 6.0
Mahala F. Atchison School 5.3
Tinton Falls Middle School 7.9
Swimming River School 6.3
The Shore Center 5.9
Regional Achievement Academy
College Achieve Paterson Charter School 5.7

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 6.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,127
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
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Enrollment 686
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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)

Two or More 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

235 HOPE RD, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ranney School may also want to explore other schools in the area. HAWKSWOOD SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Eatontown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, The Shore Center (rated 5.9/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tinton Falls, see our Tinton Falls schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Monmouth Regional High School Tinton Falls 0.7 mi 6.0
Mahala F. Atchison School Tinton Falls 0.8 mi 5.3
Margaret L Vetter Eatontown 1.0 mi 8.5
Memorial Middle School Eatontown 1.1 mi 6.0
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER Shrewsbury 1.1 mi
GODDARD SCHOOL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Tinton Falls 1.4 mi
Tinton Falls Middle School Tinton Falls 1.1 mi 7.9
Swimming River School Tinton Falls 1.4 mi 6.3
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School Shrewsbury 1.6 mi 7.7
OAKWOOD SCHOOL Tinton Falls 1.9 mi
VINCENT S MASTRO MONTESSORI ACADEMY Shrewsbury 2.2 mi 5.5
Woodmere Eatontown 2.2 mi 5.3
HAWKSWOOD SCHOOL Eatontown 2.3 mi 7.9
Meadowbrook Eatontown 1.8 mi 5.0
Red Bank Primary School Red Bank 2.5 mi 5.5
The Shore Center Tinton Falls 2.6 mi 5.9
Regional Achievement Academy Tinton Falls 2.6 mi
JERSEY SHORE FREE SCHOOL Little Silver 2.3 mi
Red Bank Charter School Red Bank 2.8 mi 8.2
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Red Bank 2.8 mi 4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07724 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,170

Median Home Value

$487,300

Median Rent

$1,640/mo

Population

23,830

College Educated

44.8%

Homeownership

69.6%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Median Age

45.6

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TALMUD TORAH ZECHER YOCHANAN Lakewood, NJ 5.0
BNOT YISRAEL ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood, NJ 5.4
UTA OF LAKEWOOD INC. Kekewood, NJ 4.0
ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Egg Harbor Township, NJ 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ranney School

What grades does Ranney School serve?

Ranney School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ranney School?

Ranney School has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranney School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ranney School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ranney School rank in NJ?

Ranney School ranks #484 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Ranney School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ranney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ranney School a private school?

Yes, Ranney 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 Ranney School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
686
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
161 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County

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