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 Overview
Student Body
Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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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Felician School For Exceptional Children ![Felician School For Exceptional Children Photo - Students working and shopping at the School Store]( "Felician School For Exceptional Children Photo - Students working and shopping at the School Store")
Special Education School
260 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-5355
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-5355
0.6 miles
Gr: PK | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
258 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 836-4578
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 836-4578
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
High Point School Of Bergen County
Special Education School
46 Spring St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Miles
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258 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 836-4578
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 836-4578
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
High Point School Of Bergen County
Special Education School
46 Spring St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Mesivta Of North Jersey
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
181 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
2 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Bais Yaakov Of Passaic High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
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Miles
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High Point School Of Bergen County
Special Education School
46 Spring St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton
Montessori School
22 Varettoni Pl
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
7 Saint Francis Way
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
1.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 138 students
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Location
Miles
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Felician School For Exceptional Children ![Felician School For Exceptional Children Photo - Students working and shopping at the School Store]( "Felician School For Exceptional Children Photo - Students working and shopping at the School Store")
Special Education School
260 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-5355
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-5355
0.6 miles
Gr: PK | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton
Montessori School
22 Varettoni Pl
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9372.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
9372.5 miles
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Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
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Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9372.5 miles
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Arbor Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(732) 752-8652
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
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(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
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Rank:
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Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
9372.7 miles
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