Jewish Educational Center Lower School

Jewish Educational Center offers highly recognized education for your children through our school's 3 divisions from nursery through High School; vibrant and active community affairs, several synagogues, many minyanim, including 2 minyanim S'fardim, 2 mikva'ot, Hatzalah, YM-YWHA and a variety of other advantages, all in a Modern Torah Community environment.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Jewish Educational Center Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
365 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Jewish Educational Center Lower School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Jewish Educational Center offers highly recognized education for your children through our school's 3 divisions from nursery through High School; vibrant and active community affairs, several synagogues, many minyanim, including 2 minyanim S'fardim, 2 mikva'ot, Hatzalah, YM-YWHA and a variety of other advantages, all in a Modern Torah Community environment.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jewish Educational Center Lower School's ranking?
Jewish Educational Center Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Educational Center Lower School?
The application deadline for Jewish Educational Center Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Union County, NJ is $13,982 for elementary schools and $16,752 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Union County, NJ is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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