Eastern Christian Elementary School
Tel:
(201) 445-6150
- 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Students: 227 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,580
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Eastern Christian Elementary School places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Christian Schools International (CSI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| 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.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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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) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,580 |
| 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 |
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- Wayne Grades: PK-6 | 358 students
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358 - Jersey City Grades: PK-8 | 434 students
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Jersey City, NJ 07302
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434 - Park RidgeOur Lady Of Mercy Academy(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 351 students
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Park Ridge, NJ 07656
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351 - Somerset Grades: PK-12 | 640 students
37.4 miles
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600 37.4 PK-12
640 - Stirling Grades: NS-6
28.7 miles
249 Bebout Avenue
Stirling, NJ 07980
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School Reviews
| 5 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! - Posted by Parent - Rudi |
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - Minnaar |
| 5 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! - Posted by Parent - Sandy Vasquez Chong |
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