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#256 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 48% of private schools
The French American Academy
Elementary School · Jersey City, NJ
A private elementary school in Jersey City, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
209 3RD ST, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- 6.9:1 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 French American Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,854
Median home value
$853,700
Median rent
$2,960/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
24.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Rafael Cordero Y MolinaEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 770 | Compare → |
| World of Abc the Waldo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Dr. Michael Conti SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 678 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The French American Academy is listed in Jersey City, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The French American Academy
The French American Academy is a private elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The French American Academy
What grades does The French American Academy serve?
The French American Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The French American Academy?
The French American Academy has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The French American Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The French American Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The French American Academy rank in NJ?
The French American Academy ranks #256 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The French American Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The French American Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The French American Academy a private school?
Yes, The French American Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious 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 French American Academy a religious school?
The French American Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 338-8320
- Area population (ZIP 07302)
- 55,448
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 07302; 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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