St. Francis Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Union City, NJ
1601 Central Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Union City
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Union City since at least 2011
St. Francis Academy is an independent Catholic school in Union City, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 223 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 223
- Teachers
- 23.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 116 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% 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 St. Francis Academy
What grades does St. Francis Academy serve?
St. Francis Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Academy?
About 223 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Academy?
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