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#42 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 8% of private schools

The Forum School

School · Waldwick, NJ

A private school in Waldwick, NJ serving grades UG – UG.

Private

107 WYCKOFF AVE, Waldwick, NJ 07463

  • 3.8:1 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 Ratio3.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,200
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index68%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Enrollment72
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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 The Forum 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average368/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waldwick), 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

$155,526

Median home value

$576,200

Median rent

$3,189/mo

College educated

57.1%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White41.7%
Hispanic36.1%
Asian9.7%
Two or More6.9%
Black2.8%
Pacific Islander2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

The Forum School is listed in Waldwick, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Forum School

The Forum School is a private school in Waldwick, NJ, serving approximately 72 students in grades UG-UG with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Forum School

What grades does The Forum School serve?

The Forum School serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend The Forum School?

The Forum School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Forum School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Forum School is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Forum School rank in NJ?

The Forum School ranks #42 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is The Forum School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Forum School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Forum School a private school?

Yes, The Forum 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 Forum School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
72
Gender Split
83% M / 17% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
200 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Area population (ZIP 07463)
10,090
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
39.5
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 07463; 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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