Shiras Chaim
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Lakewood, NJ
805 Cross St Ste 1, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 243% since 2011–12
Shiras Chaim is a Jewish private school in Lakewood, New Jersey, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 658 students and around 24 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 243% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 658
- Teachers
- 28 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 23.5
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% of Jewish elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 60 Jewish elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Shiras Chaim
What grades does Shiras Chaim serve?
Shiras Chaim serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Shiras Chaim?
About 658 students, with 24 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shiras Chaim?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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