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#406 of 534 private schools in NJ

St Jerome Elementary School

Elementary School · West Long Branch, NJ

A private elementary school in West Long Branch, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

250 WALL ST, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

  • 17.1:1 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)
C2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,206
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 Index52%
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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Enrollment222
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Jerome Elementary 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Long Branch), 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

$123,661

Median home value

$631,300

Median rent

$1,936/mo

College educated

45.9%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07764; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White66.2%
Hispanic17.6%
Black7.7%
Asian3.6%
Pacific Islander3.2%
Two or More1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bet Yaakov of the Jersey ShorePrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–110.3 mi184Compare →
Betty Mcelmon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–40.5 mi341Compare →
Ocean Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–41.5 mi392Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Jerome Elementary School is listed in West Long Branch, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Jerome Elementary School

St Jerome Elementary School is a private elementary school in West Long Branch, NJ, serving approximately 222 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Jerome Elementary School

What grades does St Jerome Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend St Jerome Elementary School?

St Jerome Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Jerome Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Jerome Elementary School rank in NJ?

St Jerome Elementary School ranks #406 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Jerome Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Jerome Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Jerome Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Jerome 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 Jerome Elementary School a religious school?

St Jerome Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
222
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Area population (ZIP 07764)
8,576
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
30.4
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 07764; 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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