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#198 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 37% of private schools
The New Jersey Japanese School
School · Oakland, NJ
A private school in Oakland, NJ serving grades 1st – 9th.
117 FRANKLIN AVE, Oakland, NJ 07436
- 4.1:1 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 New Jersey Japanese School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), 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
$162,763
Median home value
$566,900
Median rent
$1,466/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07436; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The New Jersey Japanese School is listed in Oakland, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The New Jersey Japanese School
The New Jersey Japanese School is a private school in Oakland, NJ, serving approximately 63 students in grades 1st-9th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The New Jersey Japanese School
What grades does The New Jersey Japanese School serve?
The New Jersey Japanese School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.
How many students attend The New Jersey Japanese School?
The New Jersey Japanese School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The New Jersey Japanese School?
The student-teacher ratio at The New Jersey Japanese School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The New Jersey Japanese School rank in NJ?
The New Jersey Japanese School ranks #198 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The New Jersey Japanese School's MySchoolScout rating?
The New Jersey Japanese 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 New Jersey Japanese School a private school?
Yes, The New Jersey Japanese 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 New Jersey Japanese School a religious school?
No, The New Jersey Japanese School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 9th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 198 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 405-0888
- Area population (ZIP 07436)
- 12,676
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 07436; 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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