Tiferes Chaya Elementary School

415 Monmouth Ave Lakewood, NJ 08701

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Tiferes Chaya Elementary School in Lakewood, NJ, serves 326 students in grades K–8 as an all–girls Jewish–affiliated private school in a suburban community.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 34 teachers, providing classroom settings that support individualized attention.
  • Tiferes Chaya ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey private schools for student diversity and student body size.
  • Tuition at this Lakewood elementary school aligns with the local average of approximately $18,140.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Tiferes Chaya Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
326 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tiferes Chaya Elementary School's ranking?
Tiferes Chaya Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Tiferes Chaya Elementary School?
The application deadline for Tiferes Chaya Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Ocean County, NJ is $10,980 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ocean County, NJ is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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