St. Philips Academy (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 357 students
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Philips Academy
Kind	40
1	40
2	41
3	40
4	40
5	40
6	40
7	39
8	37

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Year Founded

1988

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

357 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

19 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

After-School ProgramsEngineering

French ClubRobotics

Sally Ride

School Notes

St. Philip's Academy seeks to provide a rigorous academic and moral education to elementary and middle school children of the city of Newark and its environs.
St. Philip's, a school in the Episcopal tradition, strives to create within its students a love of learning, and intellectual curiosity, and sense of duty to the community that will enable them to make thoughtful and morally informed decisions throughout their lives.
Leadership qualities are developed in a culturally diverse experience.
The School exists to provide a unique educational opportunity for capable students, regardless of their ability to pay, enabling them upon graduation to be successful in the most selective secondary schools in the nation.

St. Philip's Academy seeks to provide a rigorous academic and moral education to elementary and middle school children of the city of Newark and its environs. St. Philip's, a school in the Episcopal tradition, strives to create within its students a love of learning, and intellectual curiosity, and sense of duty to the community that will enable them to make thoughtful and morally informed decisions throughout their lives. Leadership qualities are developed in a culturally diverse experience. The School exists to provide a unique educational opportunity for capable students, regardless of their ability to pay, enabling them upon graduation to be successful in the most selective secondary schools in the nation.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Philips Academy offer?

St. Philips Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Cheering.

What is St. Philips Academy's ranking?

St. Philips Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Philips Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Philips Academy located?

St. Philips Academy is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 2 other private schools located in University Heights.

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