Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Christ is the center and foundation of our education at Our Lady of Good Counsel School.
His message is expressed through prayer, study, and service. Our Lady of Good Counsel School is a worshipping community.
Daily prayer, Eucharistic celebrations, prayer services, and varied means of worshipping are the foremost source of our effort to promote a faith relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our philosophy affirms each family as the primary unit within the community.
We strive to provide an intense support system for the family life of our students.
Clergy, staff, students and parents come together for prayer, work, and service.
The experience of Christian community at Our Lady of Good Counsel School will hopefully be the basis for their life as future leaders in the Catholic Church.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015
Student Body
Total Students
439 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of Good Counsel School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Good Counsel School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Good Counsel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
As a family we have been blessed to have our children attend Our Lady of Good Counsel School since nursery. This is a unique and loving community, and the acedemics are unparralled.
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