St. Lucy Fillippini Academy in Newark, NJ, serves 204 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with a teaching staff of 12 educators.
Approximately 35% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
Lucy Fillippini Academy provides co–educational elementary and middle school programs in an urban environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Lucy Fillippini Academy?
The application deadline for St. Lucy Fillippini Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Lucy Fillippini Academy is Alif Muhammad Wia School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Newark Boys Chorus School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten (0.7 miles away)
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Growing Garden Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
962 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 375-0502
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 375-0502
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 5 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newark Boys Chorus School![Newark Boys Chorus School Photo]( "Newark Boys Chorus School Photo")
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
1016 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 621-8900
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 621-8900
0.7 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 46 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
0.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Tuition listed
520 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 792-5744
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 803 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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