Excellent
#21 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 4% of private schools
The Craig School
School · Mountain Lakes, NJ
A private school in Mountain Lakes, NJ serving grades 2nd – 12th.
15 TOWER HILL RD, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
- 4.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Craig School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$915,100
Median rent
$2,941/mo
College educated
84.4%
Homeownership
97.1%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07046; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Winston Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 4–12 | 4.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| The Calais SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 4–12 | 5.0 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Craig School is listed in Mountain Lakes, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Craig School
The Craig School is a private school in Mountain Lakes, NJ, serving approximately 144 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Craig School
What grades does The Craig School serve?
The Craig School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend The Craig School?
The Craig School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Craig School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Craig School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Craig School rank in NJ?
The Craig School ranks #21 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The Craig School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Craig School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Craig School a private school?
Yes, The Craig 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 Craig School a religious school?
No, The Craig School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Phone
- (973) 334-1234
- Area population (ZIP 07046)
- 4,535
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 07046; 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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