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#197 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 37% of private schools
The Goddard School
Elementary School · Freehold, NJ
A private elementary school in Freehold, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
3 DEER RUN DR, Freehold, NJ 07728
- 10:1 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 Goddard School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,042
Median home value
$490,000
Median rent
$1,941/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07728; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph J Catena SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Adelphia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–2 | 2.5 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 3–5 | 2.6 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Edith M. Griebling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–2 | 2.7 mi | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Goddard School is listed in Freehold, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a private elementary school in Freehold, NJ, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Goddard School
What grades does The Goddard School serve?
The Goddard School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend The Goddard School?
The Goddard School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Goddard School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Goddard School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Goddard School rank in NJ?
The Goddard School ranks #197 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The Goddard School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Goddard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Goddard School a private school?
Yes, The Goddard 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 Goddard School a religious school?
No, The Goddard School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Phone
- (732) 363-5530
- Area population (ZIP 07728)
- 56,623
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 07728; 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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