Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child
School Notes Overview:
A Catholic independent school founded on Summit’s Larned estate in 1924, Oak Knoll is dedicated to the education of the whole child. The atmosphere is known for a spirit of joy, mutual respect and trust. The school welcomes religious, racial and ethnic diversity. A Lower School is offered for boys and girls from kindergarten through sixth grade and an Upper School is offered for young women in grades 7-12. Lower School boys attend the area’s finest independent and Catholic schools; alumnae of the Upper School enroll at the most selective colleges and universities. Oak Knoll’s courses and activities stress academic, athletic, social, creative and moral development. The rigorous Upper School curriculum includes 14 advanced placement and honors classes; courses range from Italian to “The Infinity Project,” a national award-winning pre-engineering initiative. Oak Knoll also offers extensive technology resources, including a laptop program, fully-networked wireless campus and the latest interactive teaching tools. Afterschool and summer camp (Adventures) programs are also available. ...
School Overview:
Oak Knoll School Of The Holy Child |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| County | Union County, NJ | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 556 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 36% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 30 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 58 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 64 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 57 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 13 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| World History (Honors World History class sits for exam) | US History | ||
| Studio Art | Spanish | ||
| Physics | French | ||
| European History | English Literature | ||
| English Language | Computer Science | ||
| Chemistry | Calculus BC | ||
| Calculus AB | Biology | ||
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(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 172 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Timothy J. Saburn | ||
| Admissions Director | Suzanne Kimm Lewis | ||
School Notes:
- A Catholic independent school founded on Summit’s Larned estate in 1924, Oak Knoll is dedicated to the education of the whole child. The atmosphere is known for a spirit of joy, mutual respect and trust. The school welcomes religious, racial and ethnic diversity. A Lower School is offered for boys and girls from kindergarten through sixth grade and an Upper School is offered for young women in grades 7-12. Lower School boys attend the area’s finest independent and Catholic schools; alumnae of the Upper School enroll at the most selective colleges and universities. Oak Knoll’s courses and activities stress academic, athletic, social, creative and moral development. The rigorous Upper School curriculum includes 14 advanced placement and honors classes; courses range from Italian to “The Infinity Project,” a national award-winning pre-engineering initiative. Oak Knoll also offers extensive technology resources, including a laptop program, fully-networked wireless campus and the latest interactive teaching tools. Afterschool and summer camp (Adventures) programs are also available.
- Profile last updated: 01/30/2009
In the News:
- Around the Towns for the Week of Nov. 11, 2009 (Independent Press)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:58:23 am
OAK KNOLL SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD in Summit holds its 16th annual Royal Boutique, Nov. 12 to 14. Fifty exclusive vendors will offer a selection of home goods, clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, popular toys and games, specialty foods and... - Around the Towns for the week of November 4, 2009 (Independent Press)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 03:58:34 pm
COME TO THE SALE — The Super Bonanza Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Southern Boulevard School in Chatham Township. Event coordinators, from left, Jill Lupi, Karen Leddy, Janice Coviello, Dawn Paskalides,... - In Summit, teens plan a youth conference on homelessness (Independent Press)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 03:58:23 pm
What is it like to be homeless? To be without food or shelter? This is an experience that will hit home with a group of area teenagers this fall. Bridges Outreach in Summit is coordinating a conference, Teens Tackle Homelessness,... - University students from Independent Press area make their marks on campus (Independent Press)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 03:14:03 pm
University students from Independent Press area have made their marks on campus this spring semester, 2009. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class William M. McLinden graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman McLinden... - Private high schools hold graduation ceremonies (Independent Press)
posted on June 16, 2009 at 09:13:59 pm
Photo by Susan Dougherty Fourteen local residents were honored as they received their diplomas at Seton Hall Preparatory School's 149th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 31. Seton Hall Prep is the oldest Catholic preparatory school in New Jersey. Oak Knoll...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07901) | School Zip (07901) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 22,634 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 67% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.8 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 59 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 68% / 32% | 62% / 38% |
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