Our Lady Of Sorrows School (Top Ranked �� School for 2025-26)

Our Lady of Sorrows School is committed to proclaiming and living the Good News of Jesus, striving for academic excellence, and forming exemplary leasers for the 21st century.

We achieve this goal in the Catholic tradition with a partnership between families and teachers working together with the students to discover their own unique gifts and to develop them to their fullest potential.

Christ. Our mission is to foster and nurture Christian values in the Catholic tradition so that for each child Christ may truly be: the way, the truth, and the light.

Our aim is to help the child grow towards maturity in faith with a total commitment of one's whole being to the person of Christ.

Our ultimate goal is to reveal to each child an understanding that the Word is the message of hope and salvation.

Our aim as educators is to assist the parents in the development of each child's spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, and social abilities and talents.

We stimulate in each child the pride of accomplishment needed for a happy and successful life.

We help them mature at their own rate of growth according to ability, recognizing individual needs and being aware of their personal uniqueness.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 305 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,500
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Our Lady Of Sorrows School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1890

Student Body

Total Students

305 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

45%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Our Lady Of Sorrows School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,500

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 81%

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: 'Children: They are neither yours nor mine. They belong to God.'
School Mascot: Crusaders

Our Lady of Sorrows School is committed to proclaiming and living the Good News of Jesus, striving for academic excellence, and forming exemplary leasers for the 21st century. We achieve this goal in the Catholic tradition with a partnership between families and teachers working together with the students to discover their own unique gifts and to develop them to their fullest potential. Christ. Our mission is to foster and nurture Christian values in the Catholic tradition so that for each child Christ may truly be: the way, the truth, and the light. Our aim is to help the child grow towards maturity in faith with a total commitment of one's whole being to the person of Christ. Our ultimate goal is to reveal to each child an understanding that the Word is the message of hope and salvation. Our aim as educators is to assist the parents in the development of each child's spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, and social abilities and talents. We stimulate in each child the pride of accomplishment needed for a happy and successful life. We help them mature at their own rate of growth according to ability, recognizing individual needs and being aware of their personal uniqueness.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of Sorrows School cost?

Our Lady Of Sorrows School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Sorrows School?

The acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Sorrows School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 77%. Our Lady Of Sorrows School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.

What is Our Lady Of Sorrows School's ranking?

Our Lady Of Sorrows School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows School?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

School Closed - Thanksgiving Vacation

November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

School Closed - Martin Luther King Holiday

January 19, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed - President's Day Weekend

February 13, 2026 (Friday)

School Closed - Easter Recess

April 02, 2026 (Thursday)

School Closed - Memorial Day

May 25, 2026 (Monday)

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