Eastern Christian Elementary School
For over 120 years, Eastern Christian School (PK-12th grade) has been dedicated to educating and challenging young people for Christian life and service.
Education at Eastern Christian is distinctively different. In the classroom, academics are taught from a Christian perspective, and Christian teachers faithfully mentor students of committed Christian families to become responsible stewards.
We provide a nurturing environment that encourages our pupils to recognize their individual gifts and develop their potential for service to God and their community.
Students are challenged to reflect and to ask themselves how academics, the arts, and athletics are preparing them for a life that will transform the world for Christ.
Eastern Christian School has been named a National School District of Character.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Students: 227 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,580
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Eastern Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Resource Room
Year Founded
1892
Student Body
Total Students
227 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Modest Christian Dress)
(Modest Christian Dress)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships are available based on need. EC distributed over $1,000,000 in financial aid annually.
% on Financial Aid
28%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Rudi Gesch
Admissions Associate
Gloria Tenewitz
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School Program
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School Program
After School Program
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School Program
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Grades
Students
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(973) 696-9750
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4.7
PK-6
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(201) 533-1910
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
19.4
PK-8
434
Grades: PK-8 | 351 students 5.6 miles 25 Fremont Avenue
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(201) 391-3838
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 391-3838
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PK-8
351
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(732) 545-5600
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
37.4
PK-12
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Grades: NS-6 28.7 miles 249 Bebout Avenue
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(908) 598-8088
Stirling, NJ 07980
(908) 598-8088
28.7
NS-6
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School Reviews
5 4/23/2018
When our family moved to northern NJ from Chicago years ago, we wanted to make sure that our children had a great Christian education that didn't limit them academically. THAT is what we found at EC. As a P-12 Christian School system, there are many advantages in the curriculum and resources that our kids have. Great academics taught by loving Christian teachers who model amazing character for our kids. It's everything that we had hoped our school could be!
5 2/6/2017
As a parent I am so grateful for the quality of education and the loving, caring way that my children are being taught at Eastern Christian Elementary School. The principal and teachers genuinely take an interest in each child and family. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and has quality music and art programs available.
5 2/6/2017
Eastern Christian Elementary School is one of North Jersey's best kept secrets! The classes are small and the teachers are awesome! Our faith and beliefs are integrated into the classroom and equal emphasis is placed on the character development of the child, which we have seen carry over into our home. The teachers are so warm and caring, they really go the extra mile to ensure that my children are learning and involved. I love EC and would not want my children to go anywhere else!
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