Below Average
#523 of 534 private schools in NJ
Bnos Penina
Elementary School
501 PROSPECT ST STE 121, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#523 of 534
In Lakewood
#75 of 83
public schools
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Bnos Penina
Elementary School in Lakewood · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bnos Penina
Bnos Penina is a private elementary school in Lakewood, NJ. Bnos Penina serves approximately 279 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Bnos Penina has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Bnos Penina is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bnos Penina compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Lakewood, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bnos Penina (this school) | 4.0 |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Oak Street Elem School | 6.4 |
| Ocean Academy Charter School | 7.6 |
| Clifton Ave Grade School | 6.8 |
| Ella G Clarke Elementary School | 7.8 |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center | 8.1 |
| Lakewood Middle School | 8.0 |
| Piner Elementary School | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
501 PROSPECT ST STE 121, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bnos Penina may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Spruce Street Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oak Street Elem School (rated 6.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BAIS YAAKOV OF OCEAN CITY (rated 6.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BNOT YISRAEL ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| SEPHARDIC BET YAAKOV Lakewood | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 3.9 |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| YESHIVAT YAGDIL TORAH Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF LAKEWOOD Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| BAIS HACHINUCH L'BANOS Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| MESIVTA OF CENTRAL JERSEY Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| YESHIVA CHEMDAT HATORAH Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| TALMUD TORAH ZECHER YOCHANAN Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Spruce Street Elementary School Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Oak Street Elem School Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF OCEAN CITY Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| TASHBAR OF LAKEWOOD Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 4.3 |
| MESIVTA NER MOSHE Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| YESHIVA TORAS EMES Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| BAIS KAILA TORAH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| SHIRAS CHAIM Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| CHEDER BNAI TORAH Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,811
Median Home Value
$430,700
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
136,784
College Educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
18.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ashbrook Elementary School Lumberton, NJ | 4.0 |
| Countryside Elementary School Mount Laurel, NJ | 4.0 |
| Green Grove Elementary School Neptune, NJ | 4.0 |
| Millville Public Charter School Millville, NJ | 4.0 |
| Nicholas Oresko Community School Bayonne, NJ | 4.0 |
| Woodland Intermediate School Middlesex, NJ | 4.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (732) 987-6868
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