St. Francis Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 272 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Francis Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis Academy
Pre-K	28
Kind	26
1	26
2	26
3	27
4	27
5	28
6	31
7	24
8	29

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Year Founded

1959

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Student Body

Total Students

272 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BalletBasketball

CheeringDance

Track and FieldWinter Track

School Notes

We, the Missionary Franciscan Sisters, lay faculty, and staff of Saint Francis Academy of the Archdiocese of Newark are committed to continue the educational ministry of Jesus and dedicate ourselves to His fundamental command: "Go teach all nations".
Our philosophy places a strong emphasis on service to others, personal spirituality focusing on strong moral convictions, self-discipline, academic achievement, respect for the dignity of all human beings, and a sense of responsibility for the care of God's gift of creation.
The academic nature of Saint Francis Academy is characterized by an integration of the basic skills in all areas of the curriculum.
Helping students meet the demands of an ever-changing and technological world requires ability to apprehend and the capacity to retain acquired knowledge.
The faculty of Saint Francis Academy recognizes the individuality of every child and strives to encourage self- esteem based upon concrete achievement and progress.
We develop and nurture the unique talents of each child.
Children in SFA are valued.
Parents, community, and church play an integral role in the educational process of St. Francis Academy helping to develop citizens who are responsible and accountable for their actions who can effectively function spiritually, politically economically, and socially in a just and democratic society.
We believe this can be accomplished through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit guiding us to the attainment of our goals and in important decision-making policies.

We, the Missionary Franciscan Sisters, lay faculty, and staff of Saint Francis Academy of the Archdiocese of Newark are committed to continue the educational ministry of Jesus and dedicate ourselves to His fundamental command: "Go teach all nations". Our philosophy places a strong emphasis on service to others, personal spirituality focusing on strong moral convictions, self-discipline, academic achievement, respect for the dignity of all human beings, and a sense of responsibility for the care of God's gift of creation. The academic nature of Saint Francis Academy is characterized by an integration of the basic skills in all areas of the curriculum. Helping students meet the demands of an ever-changing and technological world requires ability to apprehend and the capacity to retain acquired knowledge. The faculty of Saint Francis Academy recognizes the individuality of every child and strives to encourage self- esteem based upon concrete achievement and progress. We develop and nurture the unique talents of each child. Children in SFA are valued. Parents, community, and church play an integral role in the educational process of St. Francis Academy helping to develop citizens who are responsible and accountable for their actions who can effectively function spiritually, politically economically, and socially in a just and democratic society. We believe this can be accomplished through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit guiding us to the attainment of our goals and in important decision-making policies.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Francis Academy offer?

St. Francis Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Track and Field and Winter Track.

What is St. Francis Academy's ranking?

St. Francis Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis Academy?

The application deadline for St. Francis Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Hudson County, NJ is $19,045 for elementary schools and $16,544 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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