French American Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Jersey City, NJ
209 3rd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Jersey City
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in New Jersey
- Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2019–20
French American Academy is an independent private school in Jersey City, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 167 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey. Enrollment has grown about 22% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 167
- Teachers
- 38.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 73 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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- 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 French American Academy
What grades does French American Academy serve?
French American Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend French American Academy?
About 167 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at French American Academy?
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