Very Good
#88 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 16% of private schools
Golda Och Academy
School
1418 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY, West Orange, NJ 07052
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#88 of 534
In West Orange
#2 of 5
public schools
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Golda Och Academy
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About Golda Och Academy
Golda Och Academy is a private school in West Orange, NJ. Golda Och Academy serves approximately 424 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Golda Och Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Golda Och Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Golda Och Academy 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 Golda Och Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in West Orange, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Golda Och Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center | 5.8 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Liberty Middle School | 8.3 |
| West Orange High School | 7.1 |
| West Orange Early Childhood Learning Center | — |
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.
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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
1418 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY, West Orange, NJ 07052
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Golda Och Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Mount Pleasant Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Collins Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Livingston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Gregory Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby W. Orange), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Orange, see our West Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07052 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,456
Median Home Value
$527,200
Median Rent
$1,791/mo
Population
48,323
College Educated
53%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
41.7
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| SEPHARDIC BET YAAKOV Lakewood, NJ | 7.4 |
| TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Piscataway, NJ | 7.6 |
| GILL ST BERNARD S SCHOOL Gladstone, NJ | 7.2 |
| NOOR-UL-IMAN SCHOOL Monmouth Junction, NJ | 7.2 |
| WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE SCHOOL Edison, NJ | 7.7 |
| BANCROFT SCHOOL MOUNT LAUREL Mount Laurel, NJ | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Golda Och Academy
What grades does Golda Och Academy serve?
Golda Och Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Golda Och Academy?
Golda Och Academy has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golda Och Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Golda Och Academy is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Golda Och Academy rank in NJ?
Golda Och Academy ranks #88 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Golda Och Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Golda Och Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Golda Och Academy a private school?
Yes, Golda Och Academy is a private coeducational 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 Golda Och Academy a religious school?
Golda Och Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 602-3600
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