Very Good

#83 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 15% of private schools

St Aloysius Elementary Academy

Elementary School

721 W SIDE AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

159

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

159

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#83 of 534

In Jersey City

#3 of 18

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About St Aloysius Elementary Academy

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

How it compares0.9 pts above NJ schools

7.4

This school 7.4 · Very Good
NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 159 students, St Aloysius Elementary Academy 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.

St Aloysius Elementary Academy 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 St Aloysius Elementary Academy compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Jersey City, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

This School

12.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

159

This School

586

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.4

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 28.3% vs 0%

Black 22% vs 0%

White 20.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 18.9% vs 0%

St Aloysius Elementary Academy Jersey City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Aloysius Elementary Academy (this school)	—	159	11.4:1	7.4
Learning Community Charter School	0.2 mi	630	13.4:1	6.3
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School	0.4 mi	307	9.3:1	6.2
Joseph H. Brensinger School	0.4 mi	987	10.5:1	5.9
Dr. Paul Rafalides School	0.5 mi	347	10.5:1	8.1
Julia A. Barnes School	0.6 mi	309	9.4:1	8.5
Chaplain Charles Watters School	0.7 mi	552	11.3:1	5.3
Empowerment Academy Charter School	0.7 mi	1,181	12.2:1	5.6
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School	0.7 mi	364	7.9:1	3.5
Martin Luther King Jr. School	0.8 mi	764	12.3:1	5.8
The Ethical Community Charter School	0.8 mi	351	21.9:1	6.0
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School	0.8 mi	370	13.2:1	4.8
Mahatma K. Gandhi School	0.8 mi	895	10.5:1	6.0
Regional Day School	1.1 mi	60	3.3:1	5.9
Gladys Nunery School	1.1 mi	285	13:1	4.2
Academy I	1.1 mi	450	15.5:1	8.0
BelovED Community Charter School	1.2 mi	1,556	20.2:1	5.0
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School	1.2 mi	629	8.6:1	7.3
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School	1.2 mi	687	19.1:1	5.5
James F. Murray School	1.3 mi	650	13:1	6.2
Dr. Michael Conti School	1.3 mi	678	12.1:1	8.7

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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

B- 5.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 78%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 159

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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)

Asian 28.3%

Black 22.0%

White 20.8%

Hispanic 18.9%

Two or More 10.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

721 W SIDE AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Aloysius Elementary Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Julia A. Barnes School (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dr. Paul Rafalides School (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PRIMARY PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Jersey City, see our Jersey City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Learning Community Charter School Jersey City	0.2 mi	630	6.3
ST DOMINIC ACADEMY Jersey City	0.3 mi	211	7.4
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School Jersey City	0.4 mi	307	6.2
Joseph H. Brensinger School Jersey City	0.4 mi	987	5.9
MOSDOS OF GREENVILLE Jersey City	0.5 mi	236	6.9
Dr. Paul Rafalides School Jersey City	0.5 mi	347	8.1
Liberty High School Jersey City	0.6 mi	188	7.4
Julia A. Barnes School Jersey City	0.6 mi	309	8.5
Chaplain Charles Watters School Jersey City	0.7 mi	552	5.3
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School Jersey City	0.7 mi	364	3.5
HUDSON CATHOLIC REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Jersey City	0.6 mi	512	5.9
Lincoln High School Jersey City	0.7 mi	877	3.7
Empowerment Academy Charter School Jersey City	0.7 mi	1,181	5.6
PRIMARY PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jersey City	0.6 mi	254	7.2
The Ethical Community Charter School Jersey City	0.8 mi	351	6.0
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Jersey City	0.8 mi	370	4.8
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER Jersey City	0.8 mi	18	—
Mahatma K. Gandhi School Jersey City	0.8 mi	895	6.0
Martin Luther King Jr. School Jersey City	0.8 mi	764	5.8
Henry Snyder High School Jersey City	1.1 mi	747	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,861

Median Home Value

$502,600

Median Rent

$1,619/mo

Population

54,567

College Educated

50.1%

Homeownership

23.6%

Avg Commute

37.1 min

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Median Age

35.7

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Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School Newton, NJ	119	7.4
ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL Hamilton, NJ	141	7.4
School #4 Clifton, NJ	141	7.4
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Waldwick, NJ	147	7.4
Gillette Elementary School Gillette, NJ	204	7.5
ST PETER ACADEMY River Edge, NJ	144	7.5

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 63 Good Transit
Bike Score: 72 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (201) 433-4270

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