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#104 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 19% of private schools

St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School

Elementary School · Parsippany, NJ

A private elementary school in Parsippany, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

499 PARK RD, Parsippany, NJ 07054

  • 8.8:1 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)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,302
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
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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Enrollment111
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,955

Median home value

$569,000

Median rent

$1,725/mo

College educated

60.6%

Homeownership

49.9%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Asian66.7%
White18.9%
Hispanic7.2%
Two or More3.6%
Black1.8%
Pacific Islander1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Littleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.6 mi427Compare →
Mount Tabor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–50.7 mi348Compare →
Apple Montessori School of Morris PlainsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi17Compare →
Lake Parsippany Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–51.1 mi301Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School is listed in Parsippany, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School

St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School is a private elementary school in Parsippany, NJ, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School

What grades does St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School serve?

St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School?

St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School rank in NJ?

St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School ranks #104 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School a private school?

Yes, St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori 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 Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School a religious school?

St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
111
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
186 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Area population (ZIP 07054)
30,139
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
41.3
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 07054; 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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