Christ the Teacher Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fort Lee, NJ
359 Whiteman St, Fort Lee, NJ 70244
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
In Fort Lee, New Jersey, Christ the Teacher Academy is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 255 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 24% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 255
- Teachers
- 20.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 122 girls, 133 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Christ the Teacher Academy
What grades does Christ the Teacher Academy serve?
Christ the Teacher Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Christ the Teacher Academy?
About 255 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Christ the Teacher Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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