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#395 of 534 private schools in NJ

Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Elementary School

23 W PROSPECT AVE, Moorestown, NJ 08057

Private

Enrollment

289

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#395 of 534

In Moorestown

#2 of 3

public schools

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Our Lady of Good Counsel School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Moorestown · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Montessori Children's House of Moorestown

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About Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Our Lady of Good Counsel School is a private elementary school in Moorestown, NJ. Our Lady of Good Counsel School serves approximately 289 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Good Counsel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it compares0.9 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Good Counsel School 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

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How Our Lady of Good Counsel School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Moorestown, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
This School
vs
11.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
289
This School
vs
525
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
7.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.8% vs 0%
Black 6.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.5% vs 0%
Asian 3.5% vs 0%
Our Lady of Good Counsel School Moorestown Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Our Lady of Good Counsel School (this school) 5.6
Mary E. Roberts Elementary School 9.0
George C. Baker Elementary School 7.1
South Valley Elementary School 6.2
William Allen Middle School 8.1
Moorestown Upper Elementary School 8.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 26%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 289
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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)

White 85.8%
Black 6.6%
Hispanic 3.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

23 W PROSPECT AVE, Moorestown, NJ 08057

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Good Counsel School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mary E. Roberts Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas Paine Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Cherry Hill), which scores notably higher. Additionally, George C. Baker Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Moorestown, see our Moorestown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF MOORESTOWN Moorestown 0.2 mi
Mary E. Roberts Elementary School Moorestown 0.3 mi 9.0
MOORESTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Moorestown 0.4 mi 6.7
George C. Baker Elementary School Moorestown 0.7 mi 7.1
GODDARD SCHOOL OF MOORESTOWN Moorestown 0.7 mi
MONTESSORI SEEDS OF EDUCATION Moorestown 1.0 mi 5.4
South Valley Elementary School Moorestown 1.1 mi 6.2
William Allen Middle School Moorestown 1.6 mi 8.1
Moorestown High School Moorestown 1.7 mi 7.1
Parkway Elementary School Mount Laurel 2.2 mi 6.8
BANCROFT SCHOOL MOUNT LAUREL Mount Laurel 2.1 mi 7.0
MONTESSORI ACADEMY - DELRAN Delran 2.8 mi 6.3
Moorestown Upper Elementary School Moorestown 2.4 mi 8.5
New Albany Elementary School Cinnaminson 2.7 mi 6.4
CREME DE LE CREME Mount Laurel 2.2 mi
Countryside Elementary School Mount Laurel 2.8 mi 4.0
Thomas Paine Elementary School Cherry Hill 2.7 mi 7.3
Millbridge Elementary School Delran 3.3 mi 6.4
THE KINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cherry Hill 3.3 mi 6.0
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School Maple Shade 2.6 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08057 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$152,290

Median Home Value

$626,400

Median Rent

$1,485/mo

Population

20,990

College Educated

67.2%

Homeownership

83.4%

Avg Commute

25.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Median Age

47.2

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Garfield ECDC Willingboro, NJ 5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Good Counsel School

What grades does Our Lady of Good Counsel School serve?

Our Lady of Good Counsel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Good Counsel School?

Our Lady of Good Counsel School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Good Counsel School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Good Counsel School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Good Counsel School rank in NJ?

Our Lady of Good Counsel School ranks #395 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Our Lady of Good Counsel School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Good Counsel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Good Counsel School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel School a religious school?

Our Lady of Good Counsel School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
289
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County

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