Below Average
#493 of 534 private schools in NJ
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah
Elementary School · Lakewood, NJ
A private elementary school in Lakewood, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
780 VASSAR, Lakewood, NJ 08701
- 14.2:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,811
Median home value
$430,700
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Cheder SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 2,762 | Compare → |
| Lakewood Cheder School BoysPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 2,252 | Compare → |
| Bnos Orchos ChaimPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Talmud Torah of LakewoodPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 296 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah is listed in Lakewood, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah is a private elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, serving approximately 850 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah
What grades does Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah serve?
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah?
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah rank in NJ?
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah ranks #493 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah's MySchoolScout rating?
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah 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 Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah a private school?
Yes, Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah is a private all-boys 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 Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah a religious school?
Yeshiva Ohr Hatorah has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 850
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Phone
- (732) 363-0440
- Area population (ZIP 08701)
- 136,784
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 18.2
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 08701; 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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