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The French American Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

Englewood, NJ

85 W Demarest Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631

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

  • Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Englewood since at least 2011

In Englewood, New Jersey, The French American Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 53 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
53
Teachers
23 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 31 girls, 22 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 96% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    74’11–1292’13–14125’15–1679’17–1864’19–2048’21–2253’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K31
    K8
    112
    216
    39
    45
    53

    Student body

    White49%
    Two or more races28%
    Black9%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
    Asian2%

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    Questions about The French American Academy

    What grades does The French American Academy serve?

    The French American Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend The French American Academy?

    About 53 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The French American Academy?

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