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Mount Saint Dominic Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Caldwell, NJ

3 Ryerson Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Caldwell since at least 2011

Mount Saint Dominic Academy is an independent Catholic school in Caldwell, New Jersey, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 254 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
254
Teachers
32.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 35 Catholic high schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    345’11–12365’13–14308’15–16289’17–18250’19–20229’21–22254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    975
    1056
    1163
    1260

    Student body

    White69%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black6%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Coalition of Girls' Schools

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    What grades does Mount Saint Dominic Academy serve?

    Mount Saint Dominic Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Mount Saint Dominic Academy?

    About 254 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mount Saint Dominic Academy?

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