About the School
- Garfield Catholic Academy in Garfield, NJ, serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade with an enrollment of 157 students.
- Founded in 1951, this Catholic elementary and middle school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 18.
- The school employs 10 teachers and has National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) membership supporting its religious affiliation.
- Approximately 34% of students represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in this suburban Catholic program.
- Located near several area private schools, Garfield Catholic Academy provides a Catholic education option within the Bergen County community.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Garfield Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Garfield Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Garfield Catholic Academy is Immaculate Conception High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is High Point School Of Bergen County (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Felician School For Exceptional Children (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK | 23 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
260 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-5355
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls (Catholic)
258 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 836-4578
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
46 Spring St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls (Catholic)
258 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 836-4578
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
46 Spring St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
181 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
46 Spring St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
Montessori School
22 Varettoni Pl
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-3 | 138 students
Catholic
7 Saint Francis Way
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK | 23 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
260 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-5355
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
Montessori School
22 Varettoni Pl
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Macarthur Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
- miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Roosevelt School #7
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 First Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-8662
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-8662
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Roosevelt School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Passaic Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Abraham Lincoln School #6
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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