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Rev George a Brown School

Elementary School

294 SPARTA AVE, Sparta, NJ 07871

Private

Enrollment

322

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#367 of 534

In Sparta

#2 of 4

public schools

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Rev George a Brown School

5.8/10

Elementary School in Sparta · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Rev George a Brown School

Rev George a Brown School is a private elementary school in Sparta, NJ. Rev George a Brown School serves approximately 322 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Rev George a Brown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares0.7 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Rev George a Brown 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 Rev George a Brown School compares to the 8 public schools in Sparta, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
This School
vs
10.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
322
This School
vs
531
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.4% vs 0%
Black 2.8% vs 0%
Asian 0.9% vs 0%
Rev George a Brown School Sparta Public Avg

All Schools in Sparta

School Rating
Rev George a Brown School (this school) 5.8
Alpine Elementary School 7.3
Mohawk Avenue School 7.6
Helen Morgan School 7.5
Sparta High School 5.9
Northern Hills Academy 5.9
Sparta Middle School 6.8
Sussex County Technical School 6.1
Sussex County Technology Charter School 5.1

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)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 43%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 322
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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 73.9%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic 8.4%
Black 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

294 SPARTA AVE, Sparta, NJ 07871

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rev George a Brown School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mohawk Avenue School (rated 7.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Lake Hopatcong), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Helen Morgan School (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sparta, see our Sparta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.2 mi
School Distance Rating
POPE JOHN XXIII HIGH SCHOOL Sparta 0.2 mi 4.8
POPE JOHN XXIII MIDDLE SCHOOL Sparta 0.2 mi 5.5
Alpine Elementary School Sparta 0.9 mi 7.3
Mohawk Avenue School Sparta 1.3 mi 7.6
Helen Morgan School Sparta 1.6 mi 7.5
ALPINE MONTESSORI - SPARTA Sparta 1.8 mi
BROADSTEP ACADEMY Sparta 2.8 mi
Florence M. Burd Newton 2.1 mi 5.4
Northern Hills Academy Sparta 2.8 mi 5.9
Long Pond School Newton 2.2 mi 9.1
VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Sparta 2.8 mi 7.1
Sparta High School Sparta 2.6 mi 5.9
Sparta Middle School Sparta 3.3 mi 6.8
Sussex County Technical School Sparta 4.3 mi 6.1
Sussex County Technology Charter School Sparta 5.7 mi 5.1
Ogdensburg Borough School Ogdensburg 4.9 mi 5.0
Halsted Middle School Newton 4.6 mi 6.4
Merriam Avenue School Newton 4.7 mi 3.6
LAKELAND ANDOVER SCHOOL Newton 4.8 mi
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School Lake Hopatcong 6.2 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07871 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$167,443

Median Home Value

$462,900

Median Rent

$1,831/mo

Population

21,167

College Educated

62.4%

Homeownership

90.6%

Avg Commute

38.1 min

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Median Age

42.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rev George a Brown School

What grades does Rev George a Brown School serve?

Rev George a Brown School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Rev George a Brown School?

Rev George a Brown School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rev George a Brown School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rev George a Brown School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Rev George a Brown School rank in NJ?

Rev George a Brown School ranks #367 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Rev George a Brown School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rev George a Brown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Rev George a Brown School a private school?

Yes, Rev George a Brown School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Rev George a Brown School a religious school?

Rev George a Brown School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
17 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
322
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sussex County

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