The Academy of Our Lady Of Peace
School Notes Overview:
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a private, Catholic school with students in grades Pre-K3 through 8, located in New Providence, New Jersey in the Archdiocese of Newark. Founded in 1954, The Academy of Our Lady of Peace offers its students a top quality education in a faith-based environment....
School Overview:
The Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Dyslexia and mild learning differences | ||
| Year Founded | 1954 | ||
| County | Union County, NJ | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 178 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 32% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 25 students | |||
| Kind - 20 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 15 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 41% | ||
| Average Class Size | 17 | ||
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,400 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Discounts applied to 2 and 3 students per family. | ||
| Head of School | Mr. Thomas Berrios | ||
| Admissions Director | Mr. Thomas Berrios | ||
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. T. McDonough | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 3 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Academy Scholars Program | After School Enrichment K-8 | ||
| Boys and Girls CYO Basketball Gr 4-8 | Cub Scouts | ||
| Floor Hockey Team | Forensics Team | ||
| Girl Scouts | Instrumental Music | ||
| National Junior Honor Society | Robotics Team | ||
| School Youth Choir | Student Ambassadors | ||
| Student Council Government | Yearbook Club | ||
School Notes:
- The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a private, Catholic school with students in grades Pre-K3 through 8, located in New Providence, New Jersey in the Archdiocese of Newark. Founded in 1954, The Academy of Our Lady of Peace offers its students a top quality education in a faith-based environment.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
In the News:
- CSI: New Providence at The Academy of OLP (MyCentralJersey.com)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 09:37:11 pm
Imagine that the next crime-solving scientists to be featured in a TV show will be from New Providence, NJ. It wouldn't surprise the teachers at The Academy of Our Lady of Peace School in New Providence. Middle school teachers and students at The Academy have kicked off the new school year with - Students at Academy of Our Lady of Peace in New Providence participate in first track and field season (MyCentralJersey.com)
posted on July 26, 2009 at 11:18:25 am
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace in New Providence concluded its first track and field season with many outstanding performances, including two gold medal events, at the 30th Annual Holy Trinity Invitational Track and Field Meet at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May 31. - The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Wins Gold!! (MyCentralJersey.com)
posted on June 30, 2009 at 02:18:35 am
AOLP School in NP wins gold in area track meet - Local students accepted to Union County Vocational Technical School (Independent Press)
posted on April 28, 2009 at 09:58:53 pm
TO MAGNET SCHOOL -- From left, Megan Donohue, Margaret Sport, Amanda Morton and Kelli Cheung, eighth graders at The Academy of Our Lady of Peace School, 111 South St., New Providence, have each been accepted to the selective Union County... - Academy of Our Lady of Peace Students Accepted at Union County Magnet High (MyCentralJersey.com)
posted on April 22, 2009 at 08:17:59 pm
Academy of Our Lady of Peace Students Accepted at Union County Magnet High School
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07974) | School Zip (07974) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 11,405 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 61% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $93,033 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 51 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 79% / 21% | 62% / 38% |
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