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#40 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 7% of private schools

The Willow School

Elementary School · Gladstone, NJ

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

Private

1150 POTTERSVILLE RD, Gladstone, NJ 07934

  • 4.1:1 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)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,175.3
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index46%
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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Enrollment139
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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 Willow 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$228,438

Median home value

$816,400

Median rent

$2,146/mo

College educated

75.2%

Homeownership

85.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07934; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White71.2%
Two or More14.4%
Black7.2%
Asian6.5%
Hispanic0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gill St Bernard S SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.0 mi575Compare →
Matheny SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–122.1 mi33Compare →
Bedminster Township Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–83.5 mi428Compare →
Far Hills Country SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–83.7 mi249Compare →

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.

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

The Willow School is listed in Gladstone, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Willow School

The Willow School is a private elementary school in Gladstone, NJ, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Willow School

What grades does The Willow School serve?

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

How many students attend The Willow School?

The Willow School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Willow 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 Willow School rank in NJ?

The Willow School ranks #40 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is The Willow School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Willow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Willow School a private school?

Yes, The Willow 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 Willow School a religious school?

No, The Willow School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
139
Gender Split
64% M / 36% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
161 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Somerset County
Area population (ZIP 07934)
1,406
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
55.1
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 07934; 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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