Jewish Educational Center offers highly recognized education for your children through our school's 3 divisions from nursery through High School; vibrant and active community affairs, several synagogues, many minyanim, including 2 minyanim S'fardim, 2 mikva'ot, Hatzalah, YM-YWHA and a variety of other advantages, all in a Modern Torah Community environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Jewish Educational Center Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1940
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
306 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Love Torah, Learn Torah, Live Torah - Rav PM Teitz zt'l
- Jewish Educational Center offers highly recognized education for your children through our school's 3 divisions from nursery through High School; vibrant and active community affairs, several synagogues, many minyanim, including 2 minyanim S'fardim, 2 mikva'ot, Hatzalah, YM-YWHA and a variety of other advantages, all in a Modern Torah Community environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jewish Educational Center Lower School often compared to?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School is often viewed alongside schools like Blessed Sacrament Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What is Jewish Educational Center Lower School's ranking?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Educational Center Lower School?
The application deadline for Jewish Educational Center Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is The Jardine Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
397 Columbia Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 686-6740
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 686-6740
2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 194 students Tuition listed
1500 Maple Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(973) 923-7568
Hillside, NJ 07205
(973) 923-7568
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
17 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 923-4222
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 923-4222
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