Saint Augustine School recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each child.
Established in 1891, the school's primary mission is to foster a love of learning in each student.
Our curriculum skillfully weaves catholic, artistic and practical disciplines into every day lessons.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Augustine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Augustine School often compared to?
St. Augustine School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Augustine School?
The application deadline for St. Augustine School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: St. Augustine School vs. St. Francis Academy
People that viewed St. Augustine School also viewed these schools: Rising Star Academy, St. Francis Academy, St. Joseph Of The Palisades Elementary School, Elite Preparatory Academy and New Jersey Virtual School.
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Augustine School is Rising Star Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Grades: PK-12 | 333 students 0.4 miles 4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
0.4
PK-12
333
St. Francis Academy
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 272 students 1.1 miles 1601 Central Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 863-4112
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 863-4112
1.1
PK-8
272
Grades: PK-8 | 201 students 1.3 miles 6408 Palisade Avenue
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3227
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3227
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PK-8
201
Grades: PK-12 | 199 students 32.1 miles 17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
32.1
PK-12
199
Grades: 6-12 35.8 miles 900 Hope Road, Tinton Falls
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7800
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7800
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