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#276 of 534 private schools in NJ

Sundance School

Elementary School · North Plainfield, NJ

A private elementary school in North Plainfield, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

401 GREENBROOK RD, North Plainfield, NJ 70631

  • 2.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,026
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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Enrollment30
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Sundance School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,612/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,059

Median home value

$134,400

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White46.7%
Black33.3%
Two or More10.0%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West End SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–40.1 mi537Compare →
The Giving Nest PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi14Compare →
Stony Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–40.8 mi277Compare →
Washington Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.0 mi540Compare →

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.

Sundance School is listed in North Plainfield, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sundance School

Sundance School is a private elementary school in North Plainfield, NJ, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 2.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sundance School

What grades does Sundance School serve?

Sundance School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sundance School?

Sundance School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundance School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sundance School is 2.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sundance School rank in NJ?

Sundance School ranks #276 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Sundance School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sundance School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sundance School a private school?

Yes, Sundance School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sundance School a religious school?

No, Sundance School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Area population (ZIP 70631)
326
Area median age
40.2
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 70631; 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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