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#283 of 534 private schools in NJ
Sts Philip & James School
Elementary School · Phillipsburg, NJ
A private elementary school in Phillipsburg, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
137 ROSEBERRY ST, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
- 9:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
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Where Sts Philip & James School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,959/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,519
Median home value
$244,200
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08865; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Phillipsburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Lopatcong Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| March EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 284 | 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.
Sts Philip & James School is listed in Phillipsburg, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sts Philip & James School
Sts Philip & James School is a private elementary school in Phillipsburg, NJ, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sts Philip & James School
What grades does Sts Philip & James School serve?
Sts Philip & James School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sts Philip & James School?
Sts Philip & James School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sts Philip & James School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sts Philip & James School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sts Philip & James School rank in NJ?
Sts Philip & James School ranks #283 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Sts Philip & James School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sts Philip & James School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sts Philip & James School a private school?
Yes, Sts Philip & James 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 Sts Philip & James School a religious school?
Sts Philip & James School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Warren County
- Phone
- (908) 859-6064
- Area population (ZIP 08865)
- 31,078
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 08865; 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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