Very Good
#74 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 14% of private schools
The Peck School
Elementary School · Morristown, NJ
A private elementary school in Morristown, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
247 S ST, Morristown, NJ 07960
- 6.1:1 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 Peck School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,067/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morristown), 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
$149,462
Median home value
$701,100
Median rent
$2,173/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07960; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–2 | 0.4 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 3–5 | 0.5 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Assumption of the Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Normandy Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 361 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Peck School is listed in Morristown, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Peck School
The Peck School is a private elementary school in Morristown, NJ, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Peck School
What grades does The Peck School serve?
The Peck School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Peck School?
The Peck School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Peck School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Peck School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Peck School rank in NJ?
The Peck School ranks #74 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The Peck School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Peck School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Peck School a private school?
Yes, The Peck 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 Peck School a religious school?
No, The Peck School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Gender Split
- 81% M / 19% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Phone
- (973) 539-8660
- Area population (ZIP 07960)
- 46,178
- Area average commute
- 27 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 07960; 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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