St. Rose of Lima Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Short Hills, NJ
52 Short Hills Ave 1, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Short Hills
- Serving families in Short Hills since at least 2011
In Short Hills, New Jersey, St. Rose of Lima Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 152 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 152
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 64 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about St. Rose of Lima Academy
What grades does St. Rose of Lima Academy serve?
St. Rose of Lima Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Rose of Lima Academy?
About 152 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Rose of Lima Academy?
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