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#351 of 534 private schools in NJ

The Education Academy

Elementary School · Lanoka Harbor, NJ

A private elementary school in Lanoka Harbor, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

505 US HIGHWAY 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

  • 6.5:1 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)
A-7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,110
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Enrollment39
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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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The neighborhood

Where The Education Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$121,033

Median home value

$387,300

Median rent

$1,504/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

94.8%

Poverty rate

1.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White59.0%
Black23.1%
Hispanic17.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lanoka Harbor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.41–50.9 mi464Compare →
Forked River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.01–51.1 mi461Compare →
The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi5Compare →
Cedar Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.31–51.4 mi440Compare →

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.

The Education Academy is listed in Lanoka Harbor, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Education Academy

The Education Academy is a private elementary school in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Education Academy

What grades does The Education Academy serve?

The Education Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The Education Academy?

The Education Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Education Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at The Education Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Education Academy rank in NJ?

The Education Academy ranks #351 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is The Education Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

The Education Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Education Academy a private school?

Yes, The Education Academy 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 Education Academy a religious school?

No, The Education Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
39
Gender Split
87% M / 13% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ocean County
Area population (ZIP 08734)
8,028
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
42.5
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 08734; 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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