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#187 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 35% of private schools

The Moriah School

Elementary School · Englewood, NJ

A private elementary school in Englewood, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

53 S WOODLAND ST, Englewood, NJ 07631

  • 7.3:1 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)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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School Day Length8.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,470.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment483
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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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The neighborhood

Where The Moriah 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K

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

$101,398

Median home value

$497,500

Median rent

$1,925/mo

College educated

45.6%

Homeownership

52.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Presbyterian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi8Compare →
North Cliff SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–21.0 mi156Compare →
Japanese Children's SocietyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–61.1 mi93Compare →
Englewood on the Palisades Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–81.3 mi306Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Moriah School is listed in Englewood, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Moriah School

The Moriah School is a private elementary school in Englewood, NJ, serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Moriah School

What grades does The Moriah School serve?

The Moriah School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Moriah School?

The Moriah School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Moriah School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Moriah School rank in NJ?

The Moriah School ranks #187 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is The Moriah School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Moriah 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 Moriah School a private school?

Yes, The Moriah School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish 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 Moriah School a religious school?

The Moriah School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
483
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
8.5 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Area population (ZIP 07631)
29,342
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
43
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 07631; 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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