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Carteret Private Elementary Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

2
Private Schools
164
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
2 Schools
658 Schools
# Students
164 Students
139,313 Students
% Students of Color
75%
40%
0.77
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
8,540 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
11,243 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
8%
# Black Students
38 Students
10,288 Students
% Black Students
22%
7%
# White Students
25 Students
85,832 Students
% White Students
14%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
171 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
26,281 Students
% of Others Students
37%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
14,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

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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