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Ability School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Englewood, NJ

75 Knickerbocker Rd, Englewood, NJ 07631

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Englewood since at least 2011

In Englewood, New Jersey, Ability School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 43 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
43
Teachers
8.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 19 girls, 24 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
177 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    39’11–1249’13–1445’15–1628’17–1832’19–2042’21–2243’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K4
    K9
    16
    24
    36
    43
    56
    65
    73
    81

    Student body

    Black37%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Two or more races16%
    White12%
    Asian12%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

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    Questions about Ability School

    What grades does Ability School serve?

    Ability School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Ability School?

    About 43 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Ability School?

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