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#22 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 4% of private schools

St Vincent Academy

High School

228 W MARKET ST, Newark, NJ 07103

Private

Enrollment

235

Student-Teacher

7.6:1

Score

8.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#22 of 534

In Newark

#1 of 4

public schools

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St Vincent Academy

8.0/10

High School in Newark · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Philip's Academy Charter School

5.6/10

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8.6/10

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About St Vincent Academy

St Vincent Academy is a private high school in Newark, NJ. St Vincent Academy serves approximately 235 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Vincent Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares2.2 pts above NJ schools
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 7.6:1 students to teachers, St Vincent Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Vincent 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

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How St Vincent Academy compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Newark, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
This School
vs
14.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
235
This School
vs
1,191
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
5.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 46.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 29.4% vs 0%
White 21.3% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
St Vincent Academy Newark Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
St Vincent Academy (this school) 8.0
Science Park High School 8.6
Essex County Newark Tech 7.2
Marion P. Thomas Charter School 6.0
LEAD Charter School 3.0
John F. Kennedy School 5.6
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology 7.4
Bard Early College High School 8.0
Newark Vocational High School 4.5
Arts High School 6.2
West Side High School 3.4
North Star Academy Charter School 5.8
American History High School 5.1
Central High School 4.2
Barringer High School 3.8
Newark School of Global Studies 4.8
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School 4.6
Technology High School 7.6
Malcolm X Shabazz High School 4.4
University High School 8.3
East Side High School 5.3

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Newark

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)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.6:1
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 8.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 65%
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
View breakdown
Enrollment 235
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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)

Black 46.4%
Hispanic 29.4%
White 21.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native American 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

228 W MARKET ST, Newark, NJ 07103

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Vincent Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Science Park High School (rated 8.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Bard Early College High School (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Newark, see our Newark schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Philip's Academy Charter School Newark 0.2 mi 5.6
Science Park High School Newark 0.3 mi 8.6
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School Newark 0.4 mi 8.7
Essex County Newark Tech Newark 0.4 mi 7.2
Sussex Avenue School Newark 0.5 mi 6.0
New Horizons Community Charter School Newark 0.5 mi 6.2
Marion P. Thomas Charter School Newark 0.4 mi 6.0
LEAD Charter School Newark 0.5 mi 3.0
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School Newark 0.7 mi 5.5
Thirteenth Avenue School Newark 0.6 mi 5.8
Newark Vocational High School Newark 0.7 mi 4.5
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology Newark 0.7 mi 7.4
Camden Street Elementary School Newark 0.7 mi 6.3
Bard Early College High School Newark 0.7 mi 8.0
Arts High School Newark 0.7 mi 6.2
McKinley Elementary School Newark 0.7 mi 4.5
Roseville Community Charter School Newark 0.8 mi 4.1
John F. Kennedy School Newark 0.7 mi 5.6
Newark Educators Community Charter School Newark 0.8 mi 3.5
American History High School Newark 0.9 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,397

Median Home Value

$259,300

Median Rent

$1,289/mo

Population

36,733

College Educated

20.6%

Homeownership

23.4%

Avg Commute

31.6 min

Poverty Rate

31.6%

Median Age

31.8

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Infinity Institute Jersey City, NJ 8.1
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NAALEH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Ridgewood, NJ 7.8
Academy For Allied Health Sciences Scotch Plains, NJ 7.7
Marine Academy of Science and Technology Highlands, NJ 7.7
Communications High School Wall, NJ 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Vincent Academy

What grades does St Vincent Academy serve?

St Vincent Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Vincent Academy?

St Vincent Academy has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Vincent Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Vincent Academy is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Vincent Academy rank in NJ?

St Vincent Academy ranks #22 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Vincent Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Vincent Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Vincent Academy a private school?

Yes, St Vincent Academy is a private all-girls school with a Other Religious 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 Vincent Academy a religious school?

St Vincent Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Transit Score
76 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
56 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
235
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Essex County

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