Two-time National Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence where children Pre-K though Grade 8 go for leading academics and lasting connections.
Supportive educational team of students, staff, parents, and community that aims at providing a creative, Christian learning environment.
Emphasis on individual abilities and social awareness. The school strives to achieve a balance of scholastic, social, personal, artistic and physical programs and activities.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,297
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- A Small School with Large Ideals - 11/01/2023Our Lady of the Lake School is honored to have a spotlight article in Suburban Essex Magazine for the month of November that focuses on our rigorous academics and nurturing ...moreenvironment! Check out the article on page 40 of the November Issue. hide
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of The Lake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011, 2017
Student Body
Total Students
211 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Stacey Gorstein
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Forensics Competition Team, Knitting Club, National Junior Honor Society, PALS Program, STEM Program, Treps Young Entrepreneurs
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club, Instrumental Music Lessons, Musical Theatre Production
Chess Club, Forensics Competition Team, Knitting Club, National Junior Honor Society, PALS Program, STEM Program, Treps Young Entrepreneurs
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club, Instrumental Music Lessons, Musical Theatre Production
School Notes
- Our Lady of the Lake is a two-time National Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence where children Pre-K though Grade 8 go for leading academics and lasting connections.Our Lady of the Lake School provides a supportive educational team of students, staff, parents, and community that aims at providing a creative, Christian learning environment. An emphasis is placed on developing students' individual abilities, promoting social awareness, and encouraging them to become responsible, contributing members of church and society.Teachers, working together, provide a student-centered environment from which flow mutual respect and a sense of personal responsibility and fulfillment. The parents are regarded as partners in the learning process and share a working relationship with the administration and faculty.The school strives to achieve a balance of scholastic, social, personal, artistic and physical programs and activities. The spirit of inquiry, intellectual achievement, the desire to learn and create and the never-ending search for wisdom are the credible goals, which Our Lady of the Lake endeavors to secure.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Our Lady Of The Lake School cost?
Our Lady Of The Lake School's tuition is approximately $7,297 for private students.
What sports does Our Lady Of The Lake School offer?
Our Lady Of The Lake School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
What is Our Lady Of The Lake School's ranking?
Our Lady Of The Lake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of The Lake School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of The Lake School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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