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#56 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 10% of private schools

Villa Victoria Lower School

High School

376 W UPPER FERRY RD, Trenton, NJ 08628

Private

Enrollment

93

Student-Teacher

5.7:1

Score

7.7

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#56 of 534

In Trenton

#2 of 2

public schools

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Villa Victoria Lower School

7.7/10

High School in Trenton · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Villa Victoria Lower School

Villa Victoria Lower School is a private high school in Trenton, NJ. Villa Victoria Lower School serves approximately 93 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Villa Victoria Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares1.9 pts above NJ schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 93 students, Villa Victoria Lower School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5.7:1 students to teachers, Villa Victoria Lower School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Villa Victoria Lower School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Villa Victoria Lower School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Trenton, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
This School
vs
14.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
93
This School
vs
556
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
4.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.1% vs 0%
Black 18.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 12.9% vs 0%
Asian 3.2% vs 0%
Villa Victoria Lower School Trenton Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Villa Victoria Lower School (this school) 7.7
Marie H Katzenbach High School
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School for the Deaf
The Village Charter School 4.5
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School 3.7
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School 3.8
Arthur J. Holland Middle School 3.5
Foundation Academy Charter School 5.8
Battle Monument Intermediate School 3.5
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School 3.1
Daylight/Twilight High School 3.0
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy 2.3
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities 5.8
Ulysses S. Grant School 3.4
Clara Parker Intermediate School 3.4
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 4.1
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School 5.5
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School 4.1
Grace A Dunn Middle School 3.3
MCVS Assunpink Shared Time Center/Rubino 5.4
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy 5.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 60%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Enrollment 93
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.1%
Black 18.3%
Hispanic 12.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

376 W UPPER FERRY RD, Trenton, NJ 08628

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Villa Victoria Lower School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. VILLA VICTORIA ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, in nearby Ewing), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Ewing High School (rated 4.5/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Ewing), a more accessible option. For more schools in Trenton, see our Trenton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
VILLA VICTORIA ACADEMY Ewing 0.0 mi 7.7
ABRAMS HEBREW ACADEMY Yardley 1.2 mi 7.1
Francis Lore Elementary School Ewing 1.6 mi 8.3
ST IGNATIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Yardley 1.7 mi 5.3
Marie H Katzenbach High School Trenton 1.5 mi
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School for the Deaf Trenton 1.5 mi
Edgewood El Sch Yardley 2.1 mi 9.4
Quarry Hill El Sch Yardley 1.8 mi 9.0
Afton El Sch Yardley 2.0 mi 9.2
The Village Charter School Trenton 2.2 mi 4.5
Makefield El Sch Yardley 2.5 mi 7.8
KOL EMET PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Yardley 2.8 mi
William Penn MS Yardley 3.1 mi 6.7
CHRISTINA SEIX ACADEMY Trenton 2.5 mi 8.1
Pennwood MS Yardley 3.2 mi 6.2
Bear Tavern Elementary School Titusville 3.3 mi 8.3
Charles H Boehm MS Yardley 3.3 mi 7.2
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Ewing 2.8 mi 7.8
Ewing High School Ewing 2.7 mi 4.5
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School Trenton 2.8 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08628 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,075

Median Home Value

$358,100

Median Rent

$1,661/mo

Population

9,479

College Educated

57.4%

Homeownership

62.8%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Median Age

45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Villa Victoria Lower School

What grades does Villa Victoria Lower School serve?

Villa Victoria Lower School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Villa Victoria Lower School?

Villa Victoria Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Victoria Lower School?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa Victoria Lower School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Villa Victoria Lower School rank in NJ?

Villa Victoria Lower School ranks #56 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Villa Victoria Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Victoria Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Villa Victoria Lower School a private school?

Yes, Villa Victoria Lower School is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Villa Victoria Lower School a religious school?

Villa Victoria Lower School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
2 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
93
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mercer County

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