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Carteret Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 164 students in Carteret, NJ.
50% of private elementary schools in Carteret, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Carteret Private Elementary 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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Carteret, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
164
Students
-48.6% (-155 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
75%
Students of Color
+17.2% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-50.0% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carteret)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
164 Students
139,454 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202582220199
202482216192
2023156215193
2022199215205
2021199213201
2020199208188
2019141215193
2018141216190
2017160217199
2016160215196
2015160200183
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% Students of Color
75%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202575%40%33%
202475%39%32%
202375%39%32%
202256%39%32%
202156%39%31%
202056%39%31%
201964%38%31%
201864%37%30%
201764%38%31%
201664%38%31%
201564%37%31%
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0.77
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.770.600.64
20240.770.610.64
20230.780.620.63
20220.750.610.62
20210.750.610.62
20200.750.610.62
20190.770.620.61
20180.770.620.60
20170.780.610.59
20160.780.610.59
20150.780.620.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%6%5%
20249%6%5%
202321%7%5%
202213%6%5%
202113%6%5%
202013%7%5%
20199%6%4%
20189%6%4%
20177%5%4%
20167%5%4%
20157%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202517%8%9%
202417%8%9%
202320%8%9%
202214%9%8%
202114%9%9%
202014%9%9%
201931%9%8%
201831%9%8%
201728%9%8%
201628%9%8%
201528%9%8%
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# Black Students
38 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
22%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202522%7%8%
202422%7%8%
202310%8%8%
20229%9%7%
20219%9%8%
20209%9%8%
201917%10%8%
201817%10%8%
201719%10%7%
201619%10%8%
201519%10%8%
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# White Students
25 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
14%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202515%60%55%
202415%59%55%
202317%58%55%
202227%58%57%
202127%58%57%
202027%58%58%
201929%58%59%
201829%58%59%
201728%59%61%
201628%59%61%
201528%57%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
63 Students
26,416 Students
% of Others Students
37%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202536%18%22%
202436%19%22%
202332%19%22%
202237%18%22%
202137%18%20%
202037%17%19%
201914%17%20%
201814%17%20%
201718%17%19%
201618%17%18%
201518%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
14,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257:110:111:1
20247:110:111:1
202312:110:111:1
202218:110:111:1
202118:110:111:1
202018:110:111:1
201911:111:111:1
201811:111:111:1
201714:111:111:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarteret, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025151416
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Carteret, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Carteret, NJ is St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Carteret?
2 private elementary schools are located in Carteret.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Carteret?
50% of private elementary schools in Carteret are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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