Visitation Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Paramus, NJ
222 N Farview Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Paramus
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
- One of the most diverse private schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Paramus since at least 2011
In Paramus, New Jersey, Visitation Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 134 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 134
- Teachers
- 17.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% 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
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 Visitation Academy
What grades does Visitation Academy serve?
Visitation Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Visitation Academy?
About 134 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Visitation Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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