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#220 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 41% of private schools
St Rose of Lima Academy
Elementary School · Short Hills, NJ
A private elementary school in Short Hills, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
52 SHORT HILLS AVE 1, Short Hills, NJ 07078
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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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Where St Rose of Lima Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,627,300
Median rent
$3,363/mo
College educated
90.1%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Caldwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 3–5 | 0.7 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| The Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Glenwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| South Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Rose of Lima Academy is listed in Short Hills, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Rose of Lima Academy
St Rose of Lima Academy is a private elementary school in Short Hills, NJ, serving approximately 201 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Rose of Lima Academy
What grades does St Rose of Lima Academy serve?
St Rose of Lima Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Rose of Lima Academy?
St Rose of Lima Academy has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Rose of Lima Academy rank in NJ?
St Rose of Lima Academy ranks #220 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Rose of Lima Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Rose of Lima Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Rose of Lima Academy a private school?
Yes, St Rose of Lima 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 Rose of Lima Academy a religious school?
St Rose of Lima Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 379-3973
- Area population (ZIP 07078)
- 14,183
- Area average commute
- 44.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 07078; 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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