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#319 of 534 private schools in NJ

Our Lady of the Lake School

Elementary School · Verona, NJ

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

Private

26 LAKESIDE AVE, Verona, NJ 07044

  • 11.5:1 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)
B-5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
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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Enrollment170
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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 Our Lady of the Lake School 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 89Very Walkable
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average625/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Verona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$159,044

Median home value

$595,000

Median rent

$2,125/mo

College educated

67.8%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White68.2%
Hispanic12.9%
Two or More9.4%
Black4.7%
Asian4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Children's HousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.1 mi9Compare →
Brookdale Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–40.5 mi117Compare →
Forest Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–40.5 mi234Compare →
Frederic N. Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–40.6 mi269Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Our Lady of the Lake School is listed in Verona, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady of the Lake School

Our Lady of the Lake School is a private elementary school in Verona, NJ, serving approximately 170 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady of the Lake School

What grades does Our Lady of the Lake School serve?

Our Lady of the Lake School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of the Lake School?

Our Lady of the Lake School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Lake School is 11.5:1. 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 the Lake School rank in NJ?

Our Lady of the Lake School ranks #319 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Our Lady of the Lake School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of the Lake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 the Lake School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of the Lake 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 the Lake School a religious school?

Our Lady of the Lake School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
170
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Area population (ZIP 07044)
14,441
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
42.9
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 07044; 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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