St. Lucy Fillippini Academy in Newark, NJ, serves 204 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1 with a teaching staff of 12 educators.
Approximately 35% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
Lucy Fillippini Academy provides co鈥揺ducational elementary and middle school programs in an urban environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Lucy Fillippini Academy?
The application deadline for St. Lucy Fillippini Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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