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#249 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 46% of private schools

St Theresa Grade School

Elementary School

540 WASHINGTON AVE, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Private

Enrollment

181

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#249 of 534

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St Theresa Grade School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Kenilworth · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

David Brearley Middle/high School

6.8/10

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4.7/10

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About St Theresa Grade School

St Theresa Grade School is a private elementary school in Kenilworth, NJ. St Theresa Grade School serves approximately 181 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Theresa Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 181 students, St Theresa Grade School 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.

St Theresa Grade 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 Theresa Grade School compares to the 2 public schools in Kenilworth, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
This School
vs
10.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
181
This School
vs
717
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 51.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 17.7% vs 0%
Black 11% vs 0%
Asian 9.4% vs 0%
St Theresa Grade School Kenilworth Public Avg

All Schools in Kenilworth

School Rating
St Theresa Grade School (this school) 6.5
David Brearley Middle/High School 6.8
Warren G. Harding Elementary School 4.7

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 67%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 181
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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 51.9%
Hispanic 17.7%
Black 11.0%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 9.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

540 WASHINGTON AVE, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Theresa Grade School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Connecticut Farms Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Union), which scores notably higher. Another option is Washington Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Union), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Battle Hill Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Union), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kenilworth, see our Kenilworth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
David Brearley Middle/High School Kenilworth 0.3 mi 6.8
Warren G. Harding Elementary School Kenilworth 0.3 mi 4.7
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Kenilworth 0.4 mi
Orange Avenue School Cranford 0.7 mi 7.0
Bloomingdale Avenue School Cranford 1.0 mi 4.9
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School Roselle Park 1.2 mi 4.7
Battle Hill Elementary Union 1.5 mi 7.1
TRINITY EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Cranford 1.5 mi
Roselle Park High School Roselle Park 1.3 mi 5.2
Connecticut Farms Elementary Union 1.4 mi 7.7
Burnet Middle School Union 1.6 mi 5.5
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Cranford 1.6 mi 5.0
Union High School Union 1.8 mi 3.9
Hannah Caldwell Elementary Union 1.8 mi 4.0
Washington Elementary Union 1.4 mi 7.5
Robert Gordon Elementary School Roselle Park 1.6 mi 5.8
JARDINE ACADEMY Cranford 1.9 mi 5.7
Cranford High School Cranford 1.7 mi 6.1
Roselle Park Middle School Roselle Park 1.6 mi 5.9
Brookside Place School Cranford 1.7 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$126,295

Median Home Value

$521,100

Median Rent

$2,119/mo

Population

8,339

College Educated

34.2%

Homeownership

72.8%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

6%

Median Age

38.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Theresa Grade School

What grades does St Theresa Grade School serve?

St Theresa Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Theresa Grade School?

St Theresa Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Theresa Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Theresa Grade School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Theresa Grade School rank in NJ?

St Theresa Grade School ranks #249 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Theresa Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Theresa Grade 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 Theresa Grade School a private school?

Yes, St Theresa Grade 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 Theresa Grade School a religious school?

St Theresa Grade School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
181
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County

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