Our Lady Perpetual Help School in Highlands, NJ, serves 119 students in grades PK through 8 in an urban community.
The co–educational school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 9 teachers.
Founded with a Catholic religious affiliation, the school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Total student diversity includes 6% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the school community.
The school offers tuition consistent with Monmouth County private elementary averages and provides education from preschool through middle school.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Perpetual Help School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Perpetual Help School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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