The New Jersey Japanese School
Independent school · Grades 1–9
Oakland, NJ
117 Franklin Ave, Oakland, NJ 07436
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011
In Oakland, New Jersey, The New Jersey Japanese School is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 9th grade. About 53 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 195 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–9
- Students
- 53
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 195 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about The New Jersey Japanese School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in New Jersey (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of independent schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 24 independent schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 The New Jersey Japanese School
What grades does The New Jersey Japanese School serve?
The New Jersey Japanese School serves grades 1–9.
How many students attend The New Jersey Japanese School?
About 53 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The New Jersey Japanese School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
St. Albans Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Oakland
Oakland, NJ1.0 mi
Reed Academy
Special education school · Ungraded
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Oakland, NJ1.4 mi
Apple Montessori School of Oakland
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 3 preschools in Oakland
Oakland, NJ1.6 mi
CTC
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Growing: enrollment up 57% since 2013–14
Oakland, NJ1.6 mi
Barnstable Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in New Jersey
Oakland, NJ2.0 mi
Kradle 2 Kindergarten - Bauer Dr.
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Oakland, NJ2.1 mi