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#241 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 45% of private schools
St Francis Academy
Elementary School
1601 CENTRAL AVE, Union City, NJ 07087
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#241 of 534
In Union City
#2 of 3
public schools
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St Francis Academy
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About St Francis Academy
St Francis Academy is a private elementary school in Union City, NJ. St Francis Academy serves approximately 240 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
St Francis 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
BetaHow St Francis Academy compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Union City, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Francis Academy (this school) | 6.5 |
| Veterans' Memorial Elementary School | 6.6 |
| Sara M. Gilmore Academy | 8.4 |
| Colin Powell Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Emerson Middle School | 6.9 |
| Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education | 8.5 |
| Hudson Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School | 8.5 |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Union Hill Middle School | 6.7 |
| George Washington Elementary School | 6.0 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | 6.3 |
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.
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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
1601 CENTRAL AVE, Union City, NJ 07087
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Francis Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas A Edison Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sara M. Gilmore Academy (rated 8.4/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Union City, see our Union City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07087 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,369
Median Home Value
$446,800
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
Population
66,375
College Educated
28.4%
Homeownership
20.4%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
21.3%
Median Age
37.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School Trenton, NJ | 6.5 |
| Brayton Elementary School Summit, NJ | 6.5 |
| Brooklake School Florham Park, NJ | 6.5 |
| David C. Douglass Memorial School Villas, NJ | 6.5 |
| Ecole Toussaint Louverture East Orange, NJ | 6.5 |
| Franklin D Roosevelt School Edison, NJ | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Francis Academy
What grades does St Francis Academy serve?
St Francis Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Francis Academy?
St Francis Academy has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis Academy rank in NJ?
St Francis Academy ranks #241 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Francis Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Francis Academy a private school?
Yes, St Francis 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 Francis Academy a religious school?
St Francis Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 863-4112
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