Grades: PK - 8
School Type: Catholic
Student Enrollment: 381
Students Per Teacher: 21
Aquinas Academy has been a wonderful K to 8 experience for my children and our family. Our children have made life long friends. These friendships have extended long beyond 8th grade graduation. The faculty are devoted to the academic growth of every child and the administration is fantastic at overseeing
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the curriculm and extra curricular activities. The growth of the technology area is well ahead of other parochial schools in the area and allows the Academy to compete with the public schools in this arena. If you are looking for a quality education in a Christ Centered Environment, I suggest you send your children to AQA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/07
I have three children in Aquinas. If you want your children to learn about religion & discipline, Aquinas does a great job with that. These are two areas of difference between the catholic education & public. However, from a purely academic view, there seems to be so much emphasis on being 'politically
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correct & making every kid feel equal'. Therefore, if your child is above average or is a Top A student-he or she may not get the PUBLIC RECOGNITION from teachers. There is so much concern to uplift the morale of academically deficient students, it often is at the expense of more talented & faster learning students. Due to the much lower pay for catholic teachers, you also come across some teachers/Administrators who regularly display unhappy,less friendly attitudes towards parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/26/06
An outstanding academic institution, which also provides spiritual and moral fiber that allows my child and others to develop in all areas. The teachers are outstanding and accessible. There are more than enough extracurricular activities. The school encourages parental involvement, which is not always
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the case with many schools. I cannot say enough about what a positive experience this continues to be for our child. Aquinas Academy is second to none. A great education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/17/05
I find Aquinas Academy to be an excellent school. I have had three children graduate from the Academy and have a fourth child who is currently a student attending Aquinas Academy. The administration, faculty, and staff are well-qualified, caring individuals with a great concern for all students. The
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atmospsere is warm and caring. Older and younger students work together in various settings. Parents are involved and working togetherfor the betterment of the school. Children receive an excellent eduaction while growing spiritually and morally learning to make good choices and live by Christain values. The are numerous extracirrcular and social activities to be a part of and enjoy. I would highly recommend Aquinas Academy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/05
Aquinas Academy is an exceptional private, elementary school whose faculty and staff are completely dedicated to the development of the child - academically and emotionally. Everyone at Aquinas Academy is attentive to the individual and collective needs of the children. Their committment to the overall
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development and well being of the children is completely refreshing. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/11/05
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
- general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
- specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
- creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
- leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
- visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
- psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Average Listing Price:
(week ending Oct 1)
$821,743
4.1%
(prior month)
Median Sales Price:
(quarter ending Oct '06)
$342,000
-2.8%
(prior quarter)
Average Price/Sqft:
(quarter ending Nov '06)
$169
-8.2%
(prior quarter)
Livingston schools — Aquinas Academy is located at 388 S Livingston Ave, Livingston NJ 07039. 388 S Livingston Ave is in the 07039 ZIP code in Livingston, NJ The school district for Aquinas Academy is the Archdiocese Of Newark Education Off. Aquinas Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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