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St. Rose Of Lima Academy

52 Short Hills Ave Short Hills, NJ 07078

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,918
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,918
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Rose Of Lima Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
School Motto
The mission of St. Rose of Lima Academy is to develop the whole person through a community experience of faith, academics, and life.

Student Body

Total Students
227 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • St. Rose of Lima School, established in 1869, is a Roman Catholic parish elementary school with 260 students, PreK-3 to grade 8.
  • We provide a heterogeneous academic environment in a nurturing Catholic faith community where Catholic moral values, service to others, and a positive self-image are developed.
  • The primary grades are self-contained, leading to increased levels of independent thinking in the departmental program in the middle school.
  • We achieve our academic, religious, and social goals through a cooperative effort among the church, home and school.
  • The purpose of St. Rose of Lima School is to develop the whole person through a community experience of faith and life.
  • Within a Catholic Christian community all students learn to respect all forms of life.
  • Our aim is to imbue each student with an awareness of the value of responsibility to oneself and others.
  • Each is challenged to use his or her special gifts in the service of all God's people.
  • The threefold aim of Catholic Christian education is to teach doctrine, build a faith community, and serve others.
  • In accordance with this aim we treat each student as an individual to be challenged to the maximum of his or her potential.
  • St. Rose of Lima School, established in 1869, is a Roman Catholic parish elementary school with 260 students, PreK-3 to grade 8. We provide a heterogeneous academic environment in a nurturing Catholic faith community where Catholic moral values, service to others, and a positive self-image are developed. The primary grades are self-contained, leading to increased levels of independent thinking in the departmental program in the middle school. We achieve our academic, religious, and social goals through a cooperative effort among the church, home and school. The purpose of St. Rose of Lima School is to develop the whole person through a community experience of faith and life. Within a Catholic Christian community all students learn to respect all forms of life. Our aim is to imbue each student with an awareness of the value of responsibility to oneself and others. Each is challenged to use his or her special gifts in the service of all God's people. The threefold aim of Catholic Christian education is to teach doctrine, build a faith community, and serve others. In accordance with this aim we treat each student as an individual to be challenged to the maximum of his or her potential.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Rose Of Lima Academy cost?
St. Rose Of Lima Academy's tuition is approximately $7,918 for private students.
What is St. Rose Of Lima Academy's ranking?
St. Rose Of Lima Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima Academy?
The application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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