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#164 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 31% of private schools
The Calais School
School · Whippany, NJ
A private school in Whippany, NJ serving grades 4th – 12th.
45 HIGHLAND AVE, Whippany, NJ 07981
- 6.3:1 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 The Calais School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,329
Median home value
$611,300
Median rent
$2,619/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07981; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner YeshivaPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Central Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| The Craig SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | 2–12 | 5.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Calais School is listed in Whippany, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Calais School
The Calais School is a private school in Whippany, NJ, serving approximately 81 students in grades 4th-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Calais School
What grades does The Calais School serve?
The Calais School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend The Calais School?
The Calais School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Calais School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Calais School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Calais School rank in NJ?
The Calais School ranks #164 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The Calais School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Calais School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Calais School a private school?
Yes, The Calais 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 The Calais School a religious school?
No, The Calais School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Phone
- (973) 884-2030
- Area population (ZIP 07981)
- 8,908
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 07981; 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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