Below Average
#490 of 534 private schools in NJ
St Mary of the Lakes School
Elementary School · Medford, NJ
A private elementary school in Medford, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
196 ROUTE 70, Medford, NJ 08055
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where St Mary of the Lakes School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,487
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton H. Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Chairville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Kirby's Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Mary of the Lakes School is listed in Medford, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary of the Lakes School
St Mary of the Lakes School is a private elementary school in Medford, NJ, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary of the Lakes School
What grades does St Mary of the Lakes School serve?
St Mary of the Lakes School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary of the Lakes School?
St Mary of the Lakes School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary of the Lakes School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary of the Lakes School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary of the Lakes School rank in NJ?
St Mary of the Lakes School ranks #490 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Mary of the Lakes School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary of the Lakes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary of the Lakes School a private school?
Yes, St Mary of the Lakes 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 St Mary of the Lakes School a religious school?
St Mary of the Lakes School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Phone
- (609) 654-2546
- Area population (ZIP 08055)
- 28,855
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 08055; 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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