Our Lady of Sorrows School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
South Orange, NJ
172 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
In South Orange, New Jersey, Our Lady of Sorrows School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 184 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school day runs about 7 hours, 183 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 184
- Teachers
- 21.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 96 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Our Lady of Sorrows School
What grades does Our Lady of Sorrows School serve?
Our Lady of Sorrows School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Our Lady of Sorrows School?
About 184 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Sorrows School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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