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Holy Savior Academy

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

South Plainfield, NJ

149 S Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
  • One of the most diverse private schools in New Jersey

In South Plainfield, New Jersey, Holy Savior Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 121 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. The school is part of the Diocese of Metuchen. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
121
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 61 girls, 60 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    170’15–16146’17–18138’19–20111’21–22121’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K15
    114
    218
    313
    414
    514
    612
    713
    88

    Student body

    Black29%
    White25%
    Asian23%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Two or more races7%

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Holy Savior Academy

    What grades does Holy Savior Academy serve?

    Holy Savior Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Savior Academy?

    About 121 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Savior Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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