St. John's Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hillsdale, NJ
460 Hillsdale Ave, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Hillsdale since at least 2011
St. John's Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Hillsdale, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 239 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 Archdiocese of Newark. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 183 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 239
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 115 girls, 124 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 65% 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
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- 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. John's Academy
What grades does St. John's Academy serve?
St. John's Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John's Academy?
About 239 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John's Academy?
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