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#333 of 534 private schools in NJ

St James Elementary School

Elementary School

341 AMBOY AVE, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Private

Enrollment

174

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#333 of 534

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St James Elementary School

6.1/10

Elementary School in Woodbridge · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Ross Street Elementary School

5.1/10

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5.8/10

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About St James Elementary School

St James Elementary School is a private elementary school in Woodbridge, NJ. St James Elementary School serves approximately 174 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares0.4 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 174 students, St James Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St James Elementary School 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 James Elementary School compares to the 5 public schools in Woodbridge, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
This School
vs
13.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
174
This School
vs
689
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50% vs 0%
Hispanic 20.7% vs 0%
Black 14.4% vs 0%
Asian 10.3% vs 0%
St James Elementary School Woodbridge Public Avg

All Schools in Woodbridge

School Rating
St James Elementary School (this school) 6.1
Ross Street Elementary School 5.1
Woodbridge Middle School 5.8
Mawbey Street Elementary School 5.8
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 8.8
Woodbridge High School 4.2

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 67%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 174
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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 50.0%
Hispanic 20.7%
Black 14.4%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

341 AMBOY AVE, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Matthew Jago Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Sewaren), which scores notably higher. Another option is James J. Flynn Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Perth Amboy), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Avenel Street Elementary School (rated 6.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Avenel), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Woodbridge, see our Woodbridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Ross Street Elementary School Woodbridge 0.2 mi 5.1
Woodbridge Middle School Woodbridge 0.5 mi 5.8
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Woodbridge 0.4 mi
Mawbey Street Elementary School Woodbridge 0.7 mi 5.8
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School Woodbridge 0.8 mi 8.8
Woodbridge High School Woodbridge 1.0 mi 4.2
James J. Flynn Elementary School Perth Amboy 1.3 mi 7.2
CHILDRENS WORLD ACADEMY LLC Woodbridge 1.2 mi
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center Perth Amboy 1.5 mi 5.4
Matthew Jago Elementary School Sewaren 1.3 mi 7.5
Avenel Street Elementary School Avenel 1.8 mi 6.4
Middlesex County STEM Charter School Perth Amboy 1.9 mi 3.5
Iselin Middle School Iselin 1.8 mi 7.7
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin 1.8 mi 5.8
Perth Amboy High School Perth Amboy 2.0 mi 3.6
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Perth Amboy 2.1 mi 5.7
Samuel E. Shull Middle School Perth Amboy 2.2 mi 6.1
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School Perth Amboy 2.2 mi 5.6
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF WOODBRIDGE Iselin 1.7 mi
Lafayette Estates Elementary School Fords 1.8 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07095 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,718

Median Home Value

$361,200

Median Rent

$2,077/mo

Population

20,086

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

52.9%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

38.9

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School Rating
ACADEMY OF ST JAMES OF THE MARCHES Totowa, NJ 6.1
ACADEMY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT Franklin Lakes, NJ 6.1
Alpine Elementary School Alpine, NJ 6.1
Belleville PS9 Belleville, NJ 6.1
David C Abbott Early Learning Center Morganville, NJ 6.1
Grant Elementary School Ridgefield Park, NJ 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St James Elementary School

What grades does St James Elementary School serve?

St James Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St James Elementary School?

St James Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St James Elementary School rank in NJ?

St James Elementary School ranks #333 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St James Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St James Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St James Elementary 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 James Elementary School a religious school?

St James Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
174
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County

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