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#282 of 534 private schools in NJ
St Helena School
Elementary School · Edison, NJ
A private elementary school in Edison, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
930 GROVE AVE, Edison, NJ 08820
- 11.4:1 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 Helena School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$168,453
Median home value
$597,700
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
71.1%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08820; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin D Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| James Madison Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 3–5 | 0.3 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| James Madison Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–2 | 0.3 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Plaza Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 4 | 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 Helena School is listed in Edison, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Helena School
St Helena School is a private elementary school in Edison, NJ, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Helena School
What grades does St Helena School serve?
St Helena School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Helena School?
St Helena School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Helena School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Helena School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Helena School rank in NJ?
St Helena School ranks #282 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Helena School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Helena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Helena School a private school?
Yes, St Helena 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 Helena School a religious school?
St Helena School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (908) 770-3008
- Area population (ZIP 08820)
- 39,392
- Area average commute
- 43 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 08820; 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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