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Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine

180 Rodney St Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Tel: (201) 445-0622
www.academyofourlady.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,268
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • We, the people of the Academy of Our Lady, are a faith filled community dedicated to living Gospel values and serving as a reflection of Jesus' love to each other and those in need of our compassion and assistance.
  • We are committed to educating and guiding the students and their families spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.
  • We provide an atmosphere in which we encourage every person to grow to his/her fullest potential in family, church, school and community life, mindful that we are all sisters and brothers in Jesus' love.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,268
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Least expensive tuition
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeAcademy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine
Pre-K102
Kind19
115
220
319
416
541
617
730
843
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Year Founded
1923
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
Campus Size
12 acres

Student Body

Total Students
322 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
21 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,268
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Tuition Notes
Parishioner rate for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Catharine parishes
Application URL
Online Application

School Notes

  • School Motto: Building the Kingdom, one child at a time.
  • - Excellent Catholic education - Pre-K 3 thru Grade 8 - Service Learning school - Accredited by Middle States Association - Students have Award winning competitions/HS scholarships
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine cost?
Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine's tuition is approximately $3,268 for private students.
What is Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine's ranking?
Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine?
The application deadline for Academy Of Our Lady At St. Catharine is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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