Excellent

#9 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 2% of private schools

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

School

1200 STUART RD, Princeton, NJ 08540

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

332

Student-Teacher

4.8:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

332

Student-Teacher

4.8:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#9 of 534

In Princeton

#1 of 13

public schools

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About Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is a private school in Princeton, NJ. Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart serves approximately 332 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares2.0 pts above NJ schools

8.4

This school 8.4 · Excellent
NJ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 4.8:1 students to teachers, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart 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 Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Princeton, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.8:1

This School

10.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

332

This School

588

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.4

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65.4% vs 0%

Asian 16% vs 0%

Black 14.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.9% vs 0%

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Princeton Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart (this school)	—	332	4.8:1	8.4
Community Park School	1.3 mi	295	10.5:1	7.8
Johnson Park School	1.3 mi	388	9.9:1	6.4
Princeton Charter School	1.5 mi	424	11.2:1	7.6
Princeton Middle School	1.7 mi	780	11.3:1	8.4
Princeton High School	1.7 mi	1,532	11.8:1	6.1
Littlebrook School	2.5 mi	383	9.3:1	6.8
Riverside School	2.7 mi	313	7.3:1	6.7

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

A 9.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 52%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 332

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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 65.4%

Asian 16.0%

Black 14.8%

Hispanic 3.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1200 STUART RD, Princeton, NJ 08540

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE LEWIS SCHOOL OF PRINCETON (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is ROCK BROOK SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Skillman), a more accessible option. Additionally, PRINCETON CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (rated 6.5/10, 3.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Princeton, see our Princeton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL Princeton	0.4 mi	941	5.5
PRINCETON ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Princeton	1.0 mi	179	7.9
Johnson Park School Princeton	1.3 mi	388	6.4
Community Park School Princeton	1.3 mi	295	7.8
THE LEWIS SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton	1.6 mi	75	7.1
PRINCETON INTERNATIONAL SCHL OF MATH AND SCIENCE Princeton	1.9 mi	117	7.7
Princeton Charter School Princeton	1.5 mi	424	7.6
Princeton Middle School Princeton	1.7 mi	780	8.4
Princeton High School Princeton	1.7 mi	1,532	6.1
WALDORF SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton	2.4 mi	83	6.5
ST PAUL SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton	2.0 mi	305	6.0
PRINCETON FRIENDS SCHOOL Princeton	2.8 mi	95	8.2
THE BLAWENBURG VILLAGE SCHOOL Skillman	2.9 mi	5	—
Littlebrook School Princeton	2.5 mi	383	6.8
Village Elementary School Skillman	3.4 mi	639	7.6
Riverside School Princeton	2.7 mi	313	6.7
Montgomery High School Skillman	3.6 mi	1,630	6.6
Orchard Hill Elementary School Skillman	3.7 mi	764	6.0
ROCK BROOK SCHOOL Skillman	3.6 mi	57	6.8
PRINCETON CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Princeton	3.4 mi	31	6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08540 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$169,898

Median Home Value

$723,400

Median Rent

$2,083/mo

Population

49,499

College Educated

82.4%

Homeownership

63.4%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Median Age

40.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

What grades does Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart serve?

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart?

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart?

The student-teacher ratio at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart rank in NJ?

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart ranks #9 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart's MySchoolScout rating?

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart a private school?

Yes, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart 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 Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart a religious school?

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 30 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 332
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 69
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Mercer County
Phone: (609) 921-2330

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