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#83 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 15% of private schools

St Aloysius Elementary Academy

Elementary School · Jersey City, NJ

A private elementary school in Jersey City, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

721 W SIDE AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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-5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index78%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment159
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Aloysius Elementary Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 63Good Transit
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,593/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), 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

$75,861

Median home value

$502,600

Median rent

$1,619/mo

College educated

50.1%

Homeownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Asian28.3%
Black22.0%
White20.8%
Hispanic18.9%
Two or More10.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Learning Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3PK–80.2 mi630Compare →
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.4 mi307Compare →
Joseph H. Brensinger SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–80.4 mi987Compare →
Dr. Paul Rafalides SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–40.5 mi347Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Aloysius Elementary Academy is listed in Jersey City, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Aloysius Elementary Academy

St Aloysius Elementary Academy is a private elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Aloysius Elementary Academy

What grades does St Aloysius Elementary Academy serve?

St Aloysius Elementary Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Aloysius Elementary Academy?

St Aloysius Elementary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Aloysius Elementary Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Aloysius Elementary Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Aloysius Elementary Academy rank in NJ?

St Aloysius Elementary Academy ranks #83 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Aloysius Elementary Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Aloysius Elementary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Aloysius Elementary Academy a private school?

Yes, St Aloysius Elementary Academy 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 St Aloysius Elementary Academy a religious school?

St Aloysius Elementary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
159
Gender Split
65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Hudson County
Area population (ZIP 07306)
54,567
Area average commute
37.1 min
Area median age
35.7
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 07306; 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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