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Carteret Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 222 students in Carteret, NJ, 5% of all K-12 students in Carteret, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
67% of private schools in Carteret, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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Top Ranked Carteret Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
865 Roosevelt Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-7111
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Map of Gateway School
Gateway School
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Special Education School
60 High St
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-4400
(1)
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Map of Yeshiva Gedolah Of Carteret Inc.
Yeshiva Gedolah Of Carteret Inc.
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
All-boys (Jewish)
42 Noe St
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-2497
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Carteret, NJ Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
222
Students
15
Avg. Class Size
75%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carteret)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
222 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
75%
40%
0.75
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
7%
# Black Students
38 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%
# White Students
83 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
36%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
27%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carteret, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Carteret, NJ is St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Carteret?
3 private schools are located in Carteret.
What percentage of students in Carteret go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Carteret are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carteret?
67% of private schools in Carteret are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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