Jewish Educational Center Lower School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5
Elizabeth, NJ
330 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Jewish school in Elizabeth
- Smaller classes than 68% of Jewish day schools in New Jersey
In Elizabeth, New Jersey, Jewish Educational Center Lower School is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 221 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Jewish elementary schools in New Jersey. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 221
- Teachers
- 27.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 110 girls, 111 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of Jewish elementary schools in New Jersey (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Jewish elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 60 Jewish elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
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 Jewish Educational Center Lower School
What grades does Jewish Educational Center Lower School serve?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Jewish Educational Center Lower School?
About 221 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Jewish Educational Center Lower School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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