St. Anthony of Padua Mission Statement St. Anthony of Padua proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Camden, with a Catholic and Franciscan spirit, through worship, education, care for God`s creation, and outreach to our sisters and brothers, especially the poor, marginalized, and immigrant.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Anthony Of Padua School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Anthony Of Padua School often compared to?
St. Anthony Of Padua School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph Pro-cathedral School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony Of Padua School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony Of Padua School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Anthony Of Padua School located?
St. Anthony Of Padua School is located in the Biedman neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
School Calendar
View the St. Anthony Of Padua School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Labor Day - Schools Closed
September 07, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School for Students
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools Closed
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Diocesan Formation Day-Schools Closed
October 19, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools Closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
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The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph Pro-cathedral School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pennsauken KinderCare (0.7 miles away)
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(856) 662-0149
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-0149
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Gr: K-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
4851 Camden Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-0149
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-0149
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
4430 River Rd.
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 663-2110
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 663-2110
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2907 Federal St
Camden, NJ 08105
(569) 644-3365
Camden, NJ 08105
(569) 644-3365
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 251 students
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
4851 Camden Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-0149
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-0149
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
3600 Earl Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 406-6110
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 406-6110
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 5 students
Po Box 1479
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 382-1855
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 382-1855
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
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3600 Earl Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 406-6110
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 406-6110
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 5 students
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Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 382-1855
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 382-1855
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
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(856) 662-2160
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-2160
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Montessori School
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(609) 832-2546
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(609) 832-2546
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(267) 571-1952
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
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(569) 644-3365
Camden, NJ 08105
(569) 644-3365
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Gr: K-8 | 251 students
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(Catholic)
4851 Camden Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-0149
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-0149
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
3600 Earl Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 406-6110
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 406-6110
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 5 students
Po Box 1479
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 382-1855
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 382-1855
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
Holy Name School
(Catholic)
700 N 5th St
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 365-7930
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 365-7930
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
4430 River Rd.
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 663-2110
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 663-2110
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori Seeds Of Education
Montessori School
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(609) 832-2546
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(609) 832-2546
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(215) 426-7325
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(215) 426-7325
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Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 665-5879
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 665-5879
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Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(215) 739-8761
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(215) 739-8761
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Penns Grove High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
9301.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Field Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
9301.6 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Oldmans Township School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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Top 50%10
10 Freed Road
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(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
9302.8 miles
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(856) 294-0145
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