Very Good
#138 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 26% of private schools
St Cassian Elementary School
Elementary School
190 LORRAINE AVE, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#138 of 534
In Upper Montclair
#2 of 2
public schools
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St Cassian Elementary School
Elementary School in Upper Montclair · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Cassian Elementary School
St Cassian Elementary School is a private elementary school in Upper Montclair, NJ. St Cassian Elementary School serves approximately 244 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Cassian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
St Cassian Elementary 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
BetaHow St Cassian Elementary School compares to the 3 public schools in Upper Montclair, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Upper Montclair
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Cassian Elementary School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | 7.9 |
| Northeast Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Bradford Elementary School | 7.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
190 LORRAINE AVE, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Cassian Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brookdale Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Bloomfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is School #16 (rated 8.8/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Clifton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Watchung Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Montclair), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Upper Montclair, see our Upper Montclair schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School Upper Montclair | 0.1 mi | 7.9 |
| LACORDAIRE ACADEMY Upper Montclair | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Northeast Elementary School Upper Montclair | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Bradford Elementary School Upper Montclair | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Watchung Elementary School Montclair | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Edgemont Elementary School Montclair | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| LOOKING GLASS CHILDREN'S CENTER Bloomfield | 0.9 mi | — |
| THE MONTCLAIR KIMBERLEY ACADEMY Montclair | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Memorial Middle School Cedar Grove | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Montclair High School Montclair | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| MONTCLAIR COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Montclair | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building Montclair | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Cedar Grove | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Forest Avenue School Glen Ridge | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Brookdale Elementary School Bloomfield | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| School #16 Clifton | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI INC Bloomfield | 1.3 mi | — |
| Bloomfield Middle School Bloomfield | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| CLIFTON CHEDER, INC. Clifton | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$948,300
Median Rent
$2,287/mo
Population
13,502
College Educated
84.5%
Homeownership
86.2%
Avg Commute
45.6 min
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Median Age
40.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Cassian Elementary School
What grades does St Cassian Elementary School serve?
St Cassian Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Cassian Elementary School?
St Cassian Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cassian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Cassian Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Cassian Elementary School rank in NJ?
St Cassian Elementary School ranks #138 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Cassian Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Cassian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Cassian Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Cassian Elementary 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 St Cassian Elementary School a religious school?
St Cassian Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 746-1636
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