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St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center

129 Garrison Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center in Jersey City, NJ serves 183 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a Catholic early childhood program.
Founded in 1927, the school operates in a large city environment within the Journal Square neighborhood.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 92:1 with 2 total teachers serving its early learning population.
Approximately 61% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting local community diversity.
Elizabeth ranks among the olde private schools in New Jersey, with a history spanning nearly a century.

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St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center's ranking?
St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center?
The application deadline for St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center located?
St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center is located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 1 other private schools located in Journal Square.

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The average private school tuition in Jersey City, NJ is $19,935 for elementary schools and $18,744 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jersey City, NJ is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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