Very Good

#84 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 16% of private schools

St Dominic Academy

High School

2572 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

7.4

Grades

7th – 12th

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

7.4

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#84 of 534

In Jersey City

#4 of 18

public schools

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About St Dominic Academy

St Dominic Academy is a private high school in Jersey City, NJ. St Dominic Academy serves approximately 211 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Dominic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares1.6 pts above NJ schools

7.4

This school 7.4 · Very Good
NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 5.9:1 students to teachers, St Dominic Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Dominic 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 Dominic Academy compares to 40 public schools serving similar grades in Jersey City, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.9:1

This School

13.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

211

This School

635

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.4

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 47.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.6% vs 0%

Asian 14.7% vs 0%

Black 14.2% vs 0%

St Dominic Academy Jersey City Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Dominic Academy (this school)	—	211	5.9:1	7.4
Learning Community Charter School	0.2 mi	630	13.4:1	6.3
Joseph H. Brensinger School	0.3 mi	987	10.5:1	5.9
Lincoln High School	0.5 mi	877	13.9:1	3.7
Liberty High School	0.5 mi	188	7.2:1	7.4
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School	0.5 mi	307	9.3:1	6.2
Martin Luther King Jr. School	0.5 mi	764	12.3:1	5.8
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School	0.7 mi	364	7.9:1	3.5
Mahatma K. Gandhi School	0.7 mi	895	10.5:1	6.0
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School	0.8 mi	370	13.2:1	4.8
County Prep High School	0.8 mi	917	9.7:1	9.1
The Ethical Community Charter School	0.8 mi	351	21.9:1	6.0
Chaplain Charles Watters School	0.8 mi	552	11.3:1	5.3
Academy of Technology Design	0.8 mi	203	50.8:1	6.7
Regional Day School	0.9 mi	60	3.3:1	5.9
Empowerment Academy Charter School	0.9 mi	1,181	12.2:1	5.6
BelovED Community Charter School	0.9 mi	1,556	20.2:1	5.0
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School	1.0 mi	687	19.1:1	5.5
James J Ferris High School	1.1 mi	1,345	14.3:1	3.4
William L Dickinson High School	1.1 mi	1,856	14.4:1	4.3
Dr. Michael Conti School	1.1 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

A- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 1.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,026

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 70%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 211

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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)

White 47.4%

Hispanic 15.6%

Asian 14.7%

Black 14.2%

Two or More 8.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2572 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Dominic Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. County Prep High School (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Liberty High School (rated 7.4/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, HUDSON CATHOLIC REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 0.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Jersey City, see our Jersey City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Learning Community Charter School Jersey City	0.2 mi	630	6.3
Joseph H. Brensinger School Jersey City	0.3 mi	987	5.9
ST ALOYSIUS ELEMENTARY ACADEMY Jersey City	0.3 mi	159	7.4
HUDSON CATHOLIC REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Jersey City	0.3 mi	512	5.9
MOSDOS OF GREENVILLE Jersey City	0.5 mi	236	6.9
Julia A. Barnes School Jersey City	0.4 mi	309	8.5
PRIMARY PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jersey City	0.4 mi	254	7.2
Liberty High School Jersey City	0.5 mi	188	7.4
Lincoln High School Jersey City	0.5 mi	877	3.7
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School Jersey City	0.5 mi	307	6.2
Martin Luther King Jr. School Jersey City	0.5 mi	764	5.8
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER Jersey City	0.7 mi	18	—
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School Jersey City	0.7 mi	364	3.5
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Jersey City	0.8 mi	370	4.8
Mahatma K. Gandhi School Jersey City	0.7 mi	895	6.0
The Ethical Community Charter School Jersey City	0.8 mi	351	6.0
Dr. Paul Rafalides School Jersey City	0.7 mi	347	8.1
Chaplain Charles Watters School Jersey City	0.8 mi	552	5.3
County Prep High School Jersey City	0.8 mi	917	9.1
Regional Day School Jersey City	0.9 mi	60	5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,432

Median Home Value

$489,400

Median Rent

$1,572/mo

Population

49,260

College Educated

39.7%

Homeownership

26%

Avg Commute

35.5 min

Poverty Rate

20%

Median Age

34.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Liberty High School Jersey City, NJ	188	7.4
COLLIER SCHOOL Wickatunk, NJ	146	7.5
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges South Orange, NJ	168	7.5
Edison Academy Magnet School Edison, NJ	175	7.6
EASTERN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL North Haledon, NJ	292	7.2
Marine Academy of Science and Technology Highlands, NJ	273	7.7

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 72 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 68 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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