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#284 of 534 private schools in NJ
Sussex Christian School
Elementary School · Sussex, NJ
A private elementary school in Sussex, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
51 UNIONVILLE AVE, Sussex, NJ 07461
- 7.7:1 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
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sussex Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,441
Median home value
$338,500
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07461; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton E. LawrenceEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Wantage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Hamburg SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Walnut Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 4.8 mi | 89 | 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.
Sussex Christian School is listed in Sussex, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sussex Christian School
Sussex Christian School is a private elementary school in Sussex, NJ, serving approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sussex Christian School
What grades does Sussex Christian School serve?
Sussex Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sussex Christian School?
Sussex Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Christian School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sussex Christian School rank in NJ?
Sussex Christian School ranks #284 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Sussex Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sussex Christian 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 Sussex Christian School a private school?
Yes, Sussex Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sussex Christian School a religious school?
Sussex Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Phone
- (973) 875-5595
- Area population (ZIP 07461)
- 18,575
- Area average commute
- 36.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 07461; 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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