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St. Gregory The Great Academy

4680 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690

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Tel: (609) 587-1131

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Saint Gregory the Great School, a ministry of Saint Gregory the Great Parish, is committed to nurturing, enlightening, and educating our students to the life and teachings of Jesus.

We instill this gospel vision by integrating spiritual, academic, social, and physical development of our children with a comprehensive program of academic excellence.

Our students learn about themselves and the global community, and are empowered to become faith-filled disciples, responsible citizens, and life-long learners in our Roman Catholic tradition.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 476 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1965

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014

Student Body

Total Students

476 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Gregory The Great Academy's ranking?

St. Gregory The Great Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Gregory The Great Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Gregory The Great Academy located?

St. Gregory The Great Academy is located in the Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 476 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mercer County, NJ is $32,998 for elementary schools and $42,931 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mercer County, NJ is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).