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#416 of 534 private schools in NJ

St Peters Preparatory School

High School

144 GRAND ST, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

908

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

5.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

908

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

5.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#416 of 534

In Jersey City

#17 of 18

public schools

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About St Peters Preparatory School

St Peters Preparatory School is a private high school in Jersey City, NJ. St Peters Preparatory School serves approximately 908 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peters Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares0.4 pts below NJ schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

St Peters Preparatory 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 Peters Preparatory School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Jersey City, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

This School

15:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

908

This School

760

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 49.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 19.3% vs 0%

Black 12.6% vs 0%

Asian 11.7% vs 0%

St Peters Preparatory School Jersey City Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Peters Preparatory School (this school)	—	908	11.3:1	5.4
James J Ferris High School	0.8 mi	1,345	14.3:1	3.4
Dr Ronald McNair High School	0.9 mi	698	15.5:1	8.3
BelovED Community Charter School	1.0 mi	1,556	20.2:1	5.0
Academy of Technology Design	1.1 mi	203	50.8:1	6.7
County Prep High School	1.1 mi	917	9.7:1	9.1
Regional Day School	1.2 mi	60	3.3:1	5.9
William L Dickinson High School	1.2 mi	1,856	14.4:1	4.3
Lincoln High School	1.6 mi	877	13.9:1	3.7
Liberty High School	2.1 mi	188	7.2:1	7.4
Innovation High School	2.4 mi	286	—:1	5.3
Henry Snyder High School	2.4 mi	747	10.8:1	4.5
Empowerment Academy Charter School	2.4 mi	1,181	12.2:1	5.6
University Academy Charter High School	2.7 mi	433	12:1	5.0
Infinity Institute	3.1 mi	288	11.1:1	8.1

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

B- 5.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.0 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,058.6

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 69%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Enrollment 908

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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 49.4%

Hispanic 19.3%

Black 12.6%

Asian 11.7%

Two or More 6.5%

Pacific Islander 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

144 GRAND ST, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Peters Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Dr Ronald McNair High School (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Academy of Technology Design (rated 6.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, James J Ferris High School (rated 3.4/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Jersey City, see our Jersey City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Cornelia F. Bradford School Jersey City	0.1 mi	1,083	6.9
OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA Jersey City	0.1 mi	358	6.4
WATERFRONT MONTESSORI Jersey City	0.2 mi	71	7.5
WORLD OF ABC THE WALDO SCHOOL Jersey City	0.4 mi	120	6.6
HUDSON MONTESSORI Jersey City	0.4 mi	141	7.8
Frank R Conwell School Jersey City	0.4 mi	508	8.6
THE FRENCH AMERICAN ACADEMY Jersey City	0.5 mi	130	6.5
FIRST CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL ACADEMY Jersey City	0.5 mi	43	5.9
Middle School # 4 Jersey City	0.5 mi	751	5.9
HAMILTON PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL Jersey City	0.7 mi	136	7.0
ST ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL Jersey City	0.8 mi	137	6.4
HAMILTON PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Jersey City	0.8 mi	42	6.8
Rafael Cordero y Molina Jersey City	0.9 mi	770	7.7
Explore Middle School Jersey City	0.9 mi	151	9.0
Dr Ronald McNair High School Jersey City	0.9 mi	698	8.3
James J Ferris High School Jersey City	0.8 mi	1,345	3.4
Dr. Michael Conti School Jersey City	0.9 mi	678	8.7
BelovED Community Charter School Jersey City	1.0 mi	1,556	5.0
VIAQUENTI ACADEMY Jersey City	1.3 mi	21	—
Academy of Technology Design Jersey City	1.1 mi	203	6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$166,854

Median Home Value

$853,700

Median Rent

$2,960/mo

Population

55,448

College Educated

80%

Homeownership

24.3%

Avg Commute

37.1 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

34.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Peters Preparatory School

What grades does St Peters Preparatory School serve?

St Peters Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Peters Preparatory School?

St Peters Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 908 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peters Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peters Preparatory 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 Peters Preparatory School rank in NJ?

St Peters Preparatory School ranks #416 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Peters Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peters Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Peters Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, St Peters Preparatory School is a private all-boys 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 Peters Preparatory School a religious school?

St Peters Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 98 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 83 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 68 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 908
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 81
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.7 hours
Days Per Year: 158 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hudson County
Phone: (201) 547-2349

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