Very Good
#73 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 14% of private schools
St Peter Academy
Elementary School
431 5TH AVE, River Edge, NJ 07661
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#73 of 534
In River Edge
#1 of 3
public schools
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St Peter Academy
Elementary School in River Edge · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Peter Academy
St Peter Academy is a private elementary school in River Edge, NJ. St Peter Academy serves approximately 144 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 144 students, St Peter Academy 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.
At 8:1 students to teachers, St Peter Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Peter Academy 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
BetaHow St Peter Academy compares to the 3 public schools in River Edge, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in River Edge
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Peter Academy (this school) | 7.5 |
| Cherry Hill School | 6.7 |
| Roosevelt School | 7.4 |
| River Dell Middle School | 8.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
431 5TH AVE, River Edge, NJ 07661
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Peter Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Parkway Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Paramus), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ridge Ranch Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Paramus), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BEN PORAT YOSEF (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Paramus), with a very similar rating. For more schools in River Edge, see our River Edge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Elementary School Paramus | 0.6 mi | 9.6 |
| East Brook Middle School Paramus | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| BEN PORAT YOSEF Paramus | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Cherry Hill School River Edge | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| SINAI SCHOOL AT RYNJ River Edge | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| YESHIVA OF NORTH JERSEY River Edge | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Roosevelt School River Edge | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Paramus High School Paramus | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| River Dell Middle School River Edge | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| VISITATION ACADEMY Paramus | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| NEW BEGINNINGS AT GRACE LUTHERAN River Edge | 1.2 mi | — |
| EPIC SCHOOL Paramus Borough | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| River Dell Regional High School Oradell | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| HOVNANIAN SCHOOL New Milford | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| DAVID GREGORY SCHOOL Paramus | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Memorial School Maywood | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Berkley Street School New Milford | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Memorial Elementary School Paramus | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Fairmount Hackensack | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School Paramus | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07661 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$155,827
Median Home Value
$637,500
Median Rent
$1,811/mo
Population
12,024
College Educated
70.8%
Homeownership
75.9%
Avg Commute
34.7 min
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Median Age
42.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Hoboken, NJ | 7.6 |
| Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School Newton, NJ | 7.4 |
| HUDSONWAY IMMERSION SCHOOL Stirling, NJ | 7.6 |
| Joseph F. Cappello School Hamilton, NJ | 7.4 |
| Lincoln School East Rutherford, NJ | 7.6 |
| ST ALOYSIUS ELEMENTARY ACADEMY Jersey City, NJ | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Peter Academy
What grades does St Peter Academy serve?
St Peter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Peter Academy?
St Peter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peter Academy rank in NJ?
St Peter Academy ranks #73 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Peter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Peter Academy a private school?
Yes, St Peter Academy 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 Peter Academy a religious school?
St Peter Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 261-3468
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