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Shiras Chaim

805 Cross St Ste 1 Lakewood, NJ 08701

Tel: (732) 806-9007

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 514 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,500
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
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About the School

Shiras Chaim is an all–girls Jewish private school in Lakewood, NJ, serving grades K through 8 in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2001, the school enrolls 514 students with an average class size of 24 and a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 supported by 24 faculty members.
Annual tuition at Shiras Chaim is $3,500, ranking it among the more affordable private elementary and middle schools in the Lakewood area.
Shiras Chaim ranks in the top 20% in New Jersey for affordability and student body size among private schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 514 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,500
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Shiras Chaim ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Shiras Chaim
Kind	88
1	81
2	83
3	78
4	49
5	22
6	42
7	46
8	15
Ungraded	10

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Grade 8 enrollment lowest with 15 students, far below kindergarten at 88 and Grade 1 at 81.

Year Founded

2001

Student Body

Total Students

514 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,500

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3 sports

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shiras Chaim cost?

Shiras Chaim's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.

What sports does Shiras Chaim offer?

Shiras Chaim offers 3 interscholastic sports: Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Shiras Chaim's ranking?

Shiras Chaim ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Shiras Chaim?

The application deadline for Shiras Chaim is Dec. 1.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Ocean County, NJ is $9,228 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ocean County, NJ is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).