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St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center

129 Garrison Ave Jersey City, NJ 07306

Tel: (201) 795-1443

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 183 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center in Jersey City, NJ serves 183 udents from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a Catholic early childhood program.
Founded in 1927, the school operates in a large city environment within the Journal Square neighborhood.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 92:1 with 2 total teachers serving its early learning population.
Approximately 61% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting local community diversity.
Elizabeth ranks among the olde private schools in New Jersey, with a history spanning nearly a century.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 183 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center
Pre-K	165
Kind	18

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Year Founded

1927

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Student Body

Total Students

183 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

61%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center?

The application deadline for St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center located?

St. Elizabeth School & Child Care Center is located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 1 other private schools located in Journal Square.

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The average private school tuition in Jersey City, NJ is $19,935 for elementary schools and $18,744 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Jersey City, NJ is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).