St. John The Apostle School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher of St. John The Apostle School is 23:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
439 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. John The Apostle School often compared to?
St. John The Apostle School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph The Carpenter School by visitors of our site.
What is St. John The Apostle School's ranking?
St. John The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. John The Apostle School?
The application deadline for St. John The Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. John The Apostle School vs. St. Joseph The Carpenter School
The nearest high school to St. John The Apostle School is Mother Seton Regional High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John The Apostle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.0 miles away)
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The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
25 Commerce Drive
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 478-8757
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 478-8757
1 miles
Gr: NS-K
Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
One Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine Academy
Daycare / Preschool
600 N Wood Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6161
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6161
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Discovery Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Commerce Dr
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 272-3500
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 272-3500
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
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