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#523 of 534 private schools in NJ

Bnos Penina

Elementary School · Lakewood, NJ

A private elementary school in Lakewood, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

501 PROSPECT ST STE 121, Lakewood, NJ 08701

  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,085
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment279
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Bnos Penina sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,811

Median home value

$430,700

Median rent

$1,701/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

50.8%

Poverty rate

24.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bnot Yisrael Elementary & High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4PK–120.2 mi442Compare →
Sephardic Bet YaakovPrivate · tuition7.4K–120.2 mi400Compare →
Yeshiva Toras AronPrivate · tuition3.9K–80.3 mi907Compare →
Yeshiva Toras AronPrivate · tuition4.0K–80.3 mi908Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bnos Penina is listed in Lakewood, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bnos Penina

Bnos Penina is a private elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bnos Penina

What grades does Bnos Penina serve?

Bnos Penina serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bnos Penina?

Bnos Penina has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bnos Penina?

The student-teacher ratio at Bnos Penina is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bnos Penina rank in NJ?

Bnos Penina ranks #523 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Bnos Penina's MySchoolScout rating?

Bnos Penina has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bnos Penina a private school?

Yes, Bnos Penina is a private all-girls school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bnos Penina a religious school?

Bnos Penina has a Jewish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
279
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Small City
County
Ocean County
Area population (ZIP 08701)
136,784
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
18.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08701; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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