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%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Andrew Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
9372.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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400 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9372.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Arbor Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
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Rank:
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1717 Lester Place
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
9372.7 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Green Brook Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Jefferson Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
9372.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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