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#225 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 42% of private schools
The Pilgrim Academy
School · Egg Harbor City, NJ
A private school in Egg Harbor City, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
301 W MOSS MILL RD, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
- 11.1:1 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
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Where The Pilgrim Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,915/100K
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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
$84,630
Median home value
$266,500
Median rent
$1,525/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08215; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 3.1 mi | 85 | 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 Pilgrim Academy is listed in Egg Harbor City, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Pilgrim Academy
The Pilgrim Academy is a private school in Egg Harbor City, NJ, serving approximately 334 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Pilgrim Academy
What grades does The Pilgrim Academy serve?
The Pilgrim Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Pilgrim Academy?
The Pilgrim Academy has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pilgrim Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pilgrim Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Pilgrim Academy rank in NJ?
The Pilgrim Academy ranks #225 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The Pilgrim Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Pilgrim Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Pilgrim Academy a private school?
Yes, The Pilgrim Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 Pilgrim Academy a religious school?
The Pilgrim Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Atlantic County
- Phone
- (609) 965-2866
- Area population (ZIP 08215)
- 13,921
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 08215; 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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