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Visitation Academy

222 Farview Ave Paramus, NJ 07652

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012

Student Body

Total Students
169 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniforms
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
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School Notes

  • Visitation Academy, formerly Our Lady of the Visitation School, was established as a parish school in 1958.
  • In 1991, we became inter-parochial and are affiliated with three parishes, Our Lady of the Visitation and Annunciation, both in Paramus and Sacred Heart Church in Rochelle Park.
  • Visitation Academy accepts the challenge of creatively educating the whole child.
  • Everyone in our school: the Pastors, Principal, Vice-Principal, Faculty and Staff wishes to instill the teachings of Jesus Christ into our everyday lives and into the lives of our students.
  • We strive to educate the children’s minds, strengthen their souls with the knowledge of their Faith, and develop spirituality appropriate to their age level.
  • Our goal is to create an affirmative environment conducive to successful learning with Jesus as our “center,” responding to the call asking only this to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with our God.
  • Our curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education with an appreciation for today’s technological standards.
  • Special classes are held each week for Music, Art, Computers, Library, Spanish, French and Physical Education.
  • Visitation Academy, formerly Our Lady of the Visitation School, was established as a parish school in 1958. In 1991, we became inter-parochial and are affiliated with three parishes, Our Lady of the Visitation and Annunciation, both in Paramus and Sacred Heart Church in Rochelle Park. Visitation Academy accepts the challenge of creatively educating the whole child. Everyone in our school: the Pastors, Principal, Vice-Principal, Faculty and Staff wishes to instill the teachings of Jesus Christ into our everyday lives and into the lives of our students. We strive to educate the children鈥檚 minds, strengthen their souls with the knowledge of their Faith, and develop spirituality appropriate to their age level. Our goal is to create an affirmative environment conducive to successful learning with Jesus as our 鈥渃enter,鈥 responding to the call asking only this to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with our God. Our curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education with an appreciation for today鈥檚 technological standards. Special classes are held each week for Music, Art, Computers, Library, Spanish, French and Physical Education.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Visitation Academy offer?
Visitation Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Visitation Academy?
The application deadline for Visitation Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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