St. Rose of Lima School, established in 1869, is a Roman Catholic parish elementary school with 260 students, PreK-3 to grade 8.
We provide a heterogeneous academic environment in a nurturing Catholic faith community where Catholic moral values, service to others, and a positive self-image are developed.
The primary grades are self-contained, leading to increased levels of independent thinking in the departmental program in the middle school.
We achieve our academic, religious, and social goals through a cooperative effort among the church, home and school.
The purpose of St. Rose of Lima School is to develop the whole person through a community experience of faith and life.
Within a Catholic Christian community all students learn to respect all forms of life.
Our aim is to imbue each student with an awareness of the value of responsibility to oneself and others.
Each is challenged to use his or her special gifts in the service of all God's people.
The threefold aim of Catholic Christian education is to teach doctrine, build a faith community, and serve others.
In accordance with this aim we treat each student as an individual to be challenged to the maximum of his or her potential.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,918
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Rose Of Lima Academy 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
1869
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
Student Body
Total Students
227 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The mission of St. Rose of Lima Academy is to develop the whole person through a community experience of faith, academics, and life.
- St. Rose of Lima School, established in 1869, is a Roman Catholic parish elementary school with 260 students, PreK-3 to grade 8. We provide a heterogeneous academic environment in a nurturing Catholic faith community where Catholic moral values, service to others, and a positive self-image are developed. The primary grades are self-contained, leading to increased levels of independent thinking in the departmental program in the middle school. We achieve our academic, religious, and social goals through a cooperative effort among the church, home and school. The purpose of St. Rose of Lima School is to develop the whole person through a community experience of faith and life. Within a Catholic Christian community all students learn to respect all forms of life. Our aim is to imbue each student with an awareness of the value of responsibility to oneself and others. Each is challenged to use his or her special gifts in the service of all God's people. The threefold aim of Catholic Christian education is to teach doctrine, build a faith community, and serve others. In accordance with this aim we treat each student as an individual to be challenged to the maximum of his or her potential.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Rose Of Lima Academy cost?
St. Rose Of Lima Academy's tuition is approximately $7,918 for private students.
What is St. Rose Of Lima Academy's ranking?
St. Rose Of Lima Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima Academy?
The application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 1/1/2016
New principal who is amazing. Great sense of community!
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