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#393 of 534 private schools in NJ
St Francis Cathedral School
Elementary School · Metuchen, NJ
A private elementary school in Metuchen, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
528 MAIN ST, Metuchen, NJ 08840
- 16.1:1 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Francis Cathedral School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,034/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Metuchen), 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
$150,938
Median home value
$517,700
Median rent
$1,994/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08840; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–4 | 0.1 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Callicorp Dba Friends of the Family Child Care CenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Precious Gems MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 139 | Compare → |
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 Francis Cathedral School is listed in Metuchen, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis Cathedral School
St Francis Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Metuchen, NJ, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis Cathedral School
What grades does St Francis Cathedral School serve?
St Francis Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Francis Cathedral School?
St Francis Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Cathedral School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Cathedral School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis Cathedral School rank in NJ?
St Francis Cathedral School ranks #393 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Francis Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Cathedral School a private school?
Yes, St Francis Cathedral 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 Francis Cathedral School a religious school?
St Francis Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (732) 548-3107
- Area population (ZIP 08840)
- 17,934
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 08840; 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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