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Grades: K - 9 | 250 students 
We at Assumption Academy are committed to providing quality education in an atmosphere of Catholic values and the Gospel message is integrated with every facet of school life.
As vital members of our faith community who pray, study, and celebrate together, our children are encouraged to carry with them into the world community the good news of Jesus Christ.
Academically, we are committed to ‘differentiated instruction’ - which means that we tailor our teaching to meet the developmental level of each of our students, from the gifted and talented to the academically challenged.
In this way, We Honor Every Student as an individual with unique aptitudes and abilities.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 9 |
| Year Founded | 1953 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 250 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 29% (NJ School Avg.: 29%) |
| Students by Grade |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (K and up wear uniform from Flynn & O) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,990 |
| Tuition Notes | Pk 2 1/2 - 3 is offered 3 half; 3 full; 5 half and 5 full days with varying tuition. Pk 4 is offered 5 half or 5 full with varying tuition. |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Chess & Checkers, Drama Club, Junior Beta Honor Society, Student Council, Youth Group Drama Club, Youth Group, Chess & Checkers, Junior Beta Honor Society, Student Council, |
School Notes:
- We at Assumption Academy are committed to providing quality education in an atmosphere of Catholic values and the Gospel message is integrated with every facet of school life. As vital members of our faith community who pray, study, and celebrate together, our children are encouraged to carry with them into the world community the good news of Jesus Christ. Academically, we are committed to ‘differentiated instruction’ - which means that we tailor our teaching to meet the developmental level of each of our students, from the gifted and talented to the academically challenged. In this way, We Honor Every Student as an individual with unique aptitudes and abilities. The K-8 curriculum is Middle States Accredited and further, as befits an academy, Assumption’s middle school curriculum incorporates extensive language instruction, Science Lab, Algebra I & II, Honors Literature, and technology integration. The whole school has access to wireless laptops, classroom computers, and a state-of-the-art computer lab complete with distance-learning capabilities. Our Early Childhood Program educates children 2 ½ thru 4, and before and after care are available every school day from 6:45am to 6:30pm and all day on most school holidays for students 2½ through 8th grade. Parishioner and parent involvement is an invaluable part of the education experience for our students. We welcome volunteers in our school and have many different programs in which they can participate.
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Primoris Academy - School for Gifted Children (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zion Lutheran School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primoris Academy - School for Gifted Children (1.3 miles away)
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