Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Most Sacred Heart Jesus School
About the School
- With a Most Sacred Heart of Jesus School education your child will be prepared to meet the challenges of life and to respond to the needs of the present and future community.
- We, at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus School Community, in cooperation with the parents, who are the primary educators, endeavor to recognize the full human potential of each child.
- By developing his/her spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, physical and social needs, we strive to prepare each child to meet the challenges of life and to respond to the needs of the present and future community.
- Our purpose, religiously, is to create an atmosphere where the teachings of Christ Jesus are integrated into the daily lives and activities of our school children.
- Each day is filled with the wonders of learning in the context of Faith.
- Through religious education, we assist students in coming to know Jesus in a personal way and in developing a loving relationship with Him.
- The outgrowth of this relationship is love, peace, and hope within the individual student and the school community.
- Our academic program is intended to create a life-long love of learning and a quest for excellence.
- Our main thrust is to give each child a strong foundation, ranging from mastering basic skills to applying independent higher level thinking skills and problem solving, on which to build future academic achievement.
- Students at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus School are taught respect for self and others, honesty, and trustworthiness.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Most Sacred Heart Jesus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1942
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
244 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Most Sacred Heart Jesus School's ranking?
Most Sacred Heart Jesus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Most Sacred Heart Jesus School?
The application deadline for Most Sacred Heart Jesus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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