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#422 of 534 private schools in NJ
Yeshiva Shaarei Orah
High School
708 ALBERT AVE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
5.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
5.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#422 of 534
In Lakewood
#27 of 83
public schools
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About Yeshiva Shaarei Orah
Yeshiva Shaarei Orah is a private high school in Lakewood, NJ. Yeshiva Shaarei Orah serves approximately 140 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshiva Shaarei Orah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- NJ avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 140 students, Yeshiva Shaarei Orah is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Yeshiva Shaarei Orah 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 Yeshiva Shaarei Orah compares to the 9 public schools in Lakewood, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Lakewood
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Yeshiva Shaarei Orah (this school) | 5.4 |
| Oak Street Elem School | 6.4 |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Ocean Academy Charter School | 7.6 |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center | 8.1 |
| Ella G Clarke Elementary School | 7.8 |
| Lakewood Middle School | 8.0 |
| Clifton Ave Grade School | 6.8 |
| Lakewood High School | 3.9 |
| Piner Elementary School | 8.0 |
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
708 ALBERT AVE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yeshiva Shaarei Orah may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MIKOR HATORAH (rated 6.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TIFERES CHAIM (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CONG. MIKOR HATORAH (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA SHAAREI OORAH Lakewood | 0.0 mi | 5.3 |
| MEOROS BAIS YAAKOV Lakewood | 0.1 mi | 4.1 |
| CHEIN BAIS YAAKOV Lakewood | 0.1 mi | 4.1 |
| CONGREGATION YESHIVA YESODEI Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| BET YAAKOV OZ VEHADAR Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| BNOS DEVORAH Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| CONG. MIKOR HATORAH Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| MIKOR HATORAH Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| KNESSES BAIS LEVI Lakewood | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| YESHIVA BIRCHAS CHAIM Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| YESHIVAS OHR HACHINUCH Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| MESIVTA NEZER HATORAH Lakewood | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| TIFERES CHAIM Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| TALMUD TORAH OF LAKEWOOD Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| UTA OF LAKEWOOD INC. Kekewood | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| MESIVTA KEREN ORAH Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| TALMUD TORAH DARCHEI AVOSEINU Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| NEW ROAD SCHOOL Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| BELZ INSTITUTION/BAIS MALKO, BRENCH Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,811
Median Home Value
$430,700
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
136,784
College Educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
18.2
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MCVS Assunpink Shared Time Center/Rubino Trenton, NJ | 5.4 |
| Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy Trenton, NJ | 5.4 |
| Camden Big Picture Learning Academy Camden, NJ | 5.5 |
| MESIVTA KEREN ORAH Lakewood, NJ | 5.5 |
| CONGREGATION YESHIVA YESODEI Lakewood, NJ | 5.3 |
| TRENTON CATHOLIC PREPARATORY ACADEMY-UPPER Hamilton, NJ | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yeshiva Shaarei Orah
What grades does Yeshiva Shaarei Orah serve?
Yeshiva Shaarei Orah serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Yeshiva Shaarei Orah?
Yeshiva Shaarei Orah has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Shaarei Orah?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Shaarei Orah is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Yeshiva Shaarei Orah rank in NJ?
Yeshiva Shaarei Orah ranks #422 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Yeshiva Shaarei Orah's MySchoolScout rating?
Yeshiva Shaarei Orah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Yeshiva Shaarei Orah a private school?
Yes, Yeshiva Shaarei Orah 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 Shaarei Orah a religious school?
Yeshiva Shaarei Orah has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 260 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Phone
- (732) 901-6310
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