Very Good
#84 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 16% of private schools
St Dominic Academy
High School · Jersey City, NJ
A private high school in Jersey City, NJ serving grades 7th – 12th.
2572 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, Jersey City, NJ 07304
- 5.9:1 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.
Data not available
View data sources
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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St Dominic 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
Powered by
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
$68,432
Median home value
$489,400
Median rent
$1,572/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07304; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Catholic Regional High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Academy of Technology DesignEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 203 | 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.
St Dominic Academy is listed in Jersey City, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Dominic Academy
St Dominic Academy is a private high school in Jersey City, NJ, serving approximately 211 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Dominic Academy
What grades does St Dominic Academy serve?
St Dominic Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend St Dominic Academy?
St Dominic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Dominic Academy rank in NJ?
St Dominic Academy ranks #84 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Dominic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Dominic 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 Dominic Academy a private school?
Yes, St Dominic Academy is a private all-girls 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 Dominic Academy a religious school?
St Dominic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 434-5938
- Area population (ZIP 07304)
- 49,260
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 07304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.