Golda Och Academy

Golda Och Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1418 Pleasant Valley Way,  West Orange, NJ
4.4
3.0
420 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$39,890
Religious Affiliation
Jewish

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
78
Part Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
660
Verbal
680
Average ACT
32
Math
29
English
34
Reading
33
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
96.3%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best Private K12 Schools in New Jersey
#24 Best Jewish Schools in US
#44 Best Private HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 30 Students
University of Delaware 27 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 21 Students
Northeastern University 20 Students
University of Connecticut 17 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 15 Students
Boston University 14 Students
Penn State 13 Students
Syracuse University 13 Students
George Washington University 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 25 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Biology 11 Students
History 9 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Economics 8 Students
Finance 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 58 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/20/2024
The teachers really try to get to know their students and everyone in the school makes sure you succeed in some way whether in extra-curricular activities or academics. Everyone wants to help you and see you thrive to your personal best!! We're one big family. There's so much to do for everyone
3.0 Senior
1/20/2024
I have been here since the 9th grade. There has been a tremendous amount of faculty and student turnover.
5.0 NicheUser
9/29/2022
Golda Och Academy offers excellence in both Judaic and secular educations. As a past parent and current grandparent, I am proud to see the continued outstanding academics, athletics and community involvement GOA students receive. It is truly an extraordinary place for children to learn and thrive.
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3.0 9 Reviews
1.0 other
7/28/2025
Reviews of this school were so bad that they turned off Google Reviews. Do not send your kids here. You have been warned.
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2.0 other
4/5/2024
I was a student at Golda Och from Kindergarten to 10th grade. Everything was great at GOA until I reached the second half of middle school. My ADHD worsened, and I started to fall behind due to the lack of support. I was placed in "study skills," their version of academic support. In reality, it was...
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5.0 parent
5/25/2023
I saw some other reviews here about the lack of support for not "fitting the mold", or students with learning challenges. We absolutely felt this way when we first came to Golda Och, but this year we have seen a *major* improvement and truly commend the school for the new support staff they hired, a...
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2.0 parent
9/28/2020
Unfortunately qualities like " integrity, compassion and respect" were lacking by administration, headmaster, and English head. Our daughter got into her #1 college choice. Unfortunately, she was falsely accused of plagiarism as a Junior, and the failure to gain resolution from administration caused...
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Golda Och Academy

Golda Och Academy is a private Jewish school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1418 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, in the West Orange neighborhood. Annual tuition is $39,890. The school has a total enrollment of 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Golda Och Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $744,338. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mount Carmel Guild High School, John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center, Livingston Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what West Orange has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Golda Och Academy.

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