Our mission at St. Joseph Grade School, since its inception in 1932 and for the years to come, is the development of children into caring individuals with sincerely held Christian beliefs.
We recognize that achieving our mission requires sensitivity to changing family values in a changing world.
But we are confident that it is a world where fundamental values have an essential role. We prepare today for tomorrow, as we begin preparation for the next millennium, a place where our children will need different skills and attitudes to live in a global community.
Our present students face challenges that will necessitate higher level thinking and reasoning skills to compete in a technologically advanced world. St. Joseph Grade School was established to foster "Catholic education as an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded".
By integrating Christian values into the total school program, we seek to develop a strong and active community, uniting the entire school in a spirit of friendliness, cooperation and service that reaches out into the world.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1932
Student Body
Total Students
579 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Ms. Juliann James
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Boy Scouts, Christian Service Club, Debating Club, Friends for Change, Girl's Sodality, Girls Scouts, Junior Lectors and Ushers, Media Club, National Junior Honor Society, Rainbows for all God's Children, Reading Club, Scrabble Club, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club, Hand Chime Choir, Instrumental Music Lessons, Talent Show
Art Club, Boy Scouts, Christian Service Club, Debating Club, Friends for Change, Girl's Sodality, Girls Scouts, Junior Lectors and Ushers, Media Club, National Junior Honor Society, Rainbows for all God's Children, Reading Club, Scrabble Club, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club, Hand Chime Choir, Instrumental Music Lessons, Talent Show
School Notes
- Our mission at St. Joseph Grade School, since its inception in 1932 and for the years to come, is the development of children into caring individuals with sincerely held Christian beliefs. We recognize that achieving our mission requires sensitivity to changing family values in a changing world. But we are confident that it is a world where fundamental values have an essential role. We prepare today for tomorrow, as we begin preparation for the next millennium, a place where our children will need different skills and attitudes to live in a global community. Our present students face challenges that will necessitate higher level thinking and reasoning skills to compete in a technologically advanced world. St. Joseph Grade School was established to foster "Catholic education as an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded". By integrating Christian values into the total school program, we seek to develop a strong and active community, uniting the entire school in a spirit of friendliness, cooperation and service that reaches out into the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Joseph Grade School offer?
St. Joseph Grade School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Joseph Grade School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
What is St. Joseph Grade School's ranking?
St. Joseph Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Grade School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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