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#243 of 534 private schools in NJ

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St Matthias Elementary School

Elementary School · Somerset, NJ

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

Private

170 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, Somerset, NJ 08873

  • 11.3:1 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)
B-5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
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 Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
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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Enrollment244
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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 Matthias 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,866

Median home value

$438,600

Median rent

$1,942/mo

College educated

54.5%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White56.6%
Two or More14.3%
Asian13.5%
Black9.8%
Hispanic5.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Conerly Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.5 mi333Compare →
Macafee Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–50.5 mi420Compare →
Hillcrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.2 mi452Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Matthias Elementary School is listed in Somerset, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Matthias Elementary School

St Matthias Elementary School is a private elementary school in Somerset, NJ, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Matthias Elementary School

What grades does St Matthias Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend St Matthias Elementary School?

St Matthias Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Matthias Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Matthias Elementary School rank in NJ?

St Matthias Elementary School ranks #243 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Matthias Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthias Elementary School 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 Matthias Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Matthias 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 Matthias Elementary School a religious school?

St Matthias Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
244
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Area population (ZIP 08873)
55,862
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
40.3
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 08873; 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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