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St. Helena School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Edison, NJ

930 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Edison
  • Serving families in Edison since at least 2011

St. Helena School is a Catholic parish school in Edison, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 162 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Metuchen. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
162
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 78 girls, 84 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    239’11–12316’13–14279’15–16196’17–18189’19–20178’21–22162’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K11
    116
    224
    321
    420
    514
    619
    721
    816

    Student body

    Asian69%
    White10%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black5%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Helena School

    What grades does St. Helena School serve?

    St. Helena School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Helena School?

    About 162 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Helena School?

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

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