Below Average
#494 of 534 private schools in NJ
Seton Hall Preparatory School
High School · West Orange, NJ
A private high school in West Orange, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
120 NORTHFIELD AVE, West Orange, NJ 07052
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Seton Hall Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Orange), 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
$131,456
Median home value
$527,200
Median rent
$1,791/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07052; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedcap - 4tPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 8–12 | 0.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Orange High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,370 | Compare → |
| Mount Carmel Guild AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Stem Innovation Academy of the OrangesEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 168 | 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.
Seton Hall Preparatory School is listed in West Orange, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Seton Hall Preparatory School
Seton Hall Preparatory School is a private high school in West Orange, NJ, serving approximately 976 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seton Hall Preparatory School
What grades does Seton Hall Preparatory School serve?
Seton Hall Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seton Hall Preparatory School?
Seton Hall Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 976 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seton Hall Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seton Hall Preparatory School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Seton Hall Preparatory School rank in NJ?
Seton Hall Preparatory School ranks #494 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Seton Hall Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seton Hall Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Seton Hall Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Seton Hall Preparatory School is a private all-boys 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 Seton Hall Preparatory School a religious school?
Seton Hall Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 976
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 325-6626
- Area population (ZIP 07052)
- 48,323
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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 07052; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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