St. Gerard Majella School
By providing an education rooted in gospel values and academic excellence, we foster in each student an awareness of their role in the Catholic faith community.
We aid each student in developing a sense of responsibility.
We instill in the students an appreciation of truth and beauty.
We help our young people acquire life-long habits of Christian living.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 170 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Gerard Majella School places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The nearest high school and preschool to St. Gerard Majella School is Future Scholars Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Al-hikmah Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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Hawthorne, NJ 07506
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PK-12
447
Madison Avenue Baptist Academy
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PK-12
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Academy Of St James Of The Marches
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St. Anthony School
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