Our Lady Star Of Sea School (Closed 2010)

520 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204

About the School

  • May Our Lady Star of the Sea School be a place where each person feels enveloped by God's love, is motivated by the light of Jesus, and is energized by the power of the Spirit.
  • Service nurtures the dedication of the faculty and motivates the actions of its students.
  • Through these characteristics we will be able to live out our call to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God.
  • In a circle of commitment and motivation, with accountability and dedication, Our Lady Star of the Sea School is devoted to the education and development of the whole child.
  • The administration, faculty, support staff, parents and community provide an atmosphere that is spiritually enriching, intellectually stimulating, emotionally and socially supportive, and physically sound.
  • Our primary purpose is to provide the children with a climate where faith, trust and love of God and others is encouraged and witnessed.
  • In a Christ-centered environment, we remain firmly committed to cultivating the individual gifts and talents of every child, empowering our students to become independent thinkers by taking risks, accepting responsibility, and integrating individual differences with communal faith values.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • May Our Lady Star of the Sea School be a place where each person feels enveloped by God's love, is motivated by the light of Jesus, and is energized by the power of the Spirit. Service nurtures the dedication of the faculty and motivates the actions of its students. Through these characteristics we will be able to live out our call to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God. In a circle of commitment and motivation, with accountability and dedication, Our Lady Star of the Sea School is devoted to the education and development of the whole child. The administration, faculty, support staff, parents and community provide an atmosphere that is spiritually enriching, intellectually stimulating, emotionally and socially supportive, and physically sound. Our primary purpose is to provide the children with a climate where faith, trust and love of God and others is encouraged and witnessed. In a Christ-centered environment, we remain firmly committed to cultivating the individual gifts and talents of every child, empowering our students to become independent thinkers by taking risks, accepting responsibility, and integrating individual differences with communal faith values.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Star Of Sea School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Star Of Sea School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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