The mission of Saint Joseph School is to feed our students knowledge, cloth them with sensitivity for others, and offer them moral and spiritual guidance.
As a community teachers, administrators, parents, priests, and staff work together to cultivate our students' God given talents.
We help students develop positive attributes, so as to enhance their ability to participate in and render service to their family, school, church, and community.
Our aim is to develop well-rounded, confident, responsible students, who as adults will be prepared to adopt to an ever-changing world, guided by Jesus Christ and strong christian values.
We provide our students with challenging activities that stimulate and make use of their talents within their family, school, church, and community.
We provide an atmosphere that stimulates the growth of knowledge of Catholic doctrine and morality.
We develop attitudes of social cooperation and moral responsibility through interpersonal relations and Christian service.
We stimulate the intellect and creative process with instruction and instructional materials that are up to date and challenging.
We nuture a personal relationship with God by practicing our faith, listening to God's word, providing systematic catechesis and living as Jesus teaches.
Above all our mission at Saint Joseph School is to have God be known and loved by our students, so that they may be a reflection of this love and a positive force in the world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
169 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of Saint Joseph School is to feed our students knowledge, cloth them with sensitivity for others, and offer them moral and spiritual guidance. As a community teachers, administrators, parents, priests, and staff work together to cultivate our students' God given talents. We help students develop positive attributes, so as to enhance their ability to participate in and render service to their family, school, church, and community. Our aim is to develop well-rounded, confident, responsible students, who as adults will be prepared to adopt to an ever-changing world, guided by Jesus Christ and strong christian values. We provide our students with challenging activities that stimulate and make use of their talents within their family, school, church, and community. We provide an atmosphere that stimulates the growth of knowledge of Catholic doctrine and morality. We develop attitudes of social cooperation and moral responsibility through interpersonal relations and Christian service. We stimulate the intellect and creative process with instruction and instructional materials that are up to date and challenging. We nuture a personal relationship with God by practicing our faith, listening to God's word, providing systematic catechesis and living as Jesus teaches. Above all our mission at Saint Joseph School is to have God be known and loved by our students, so that they may be a reflection of this love and a positive force in the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Elementary School located?
St. Joseph Elementary School is located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 1 other private schools located in Journal Square.
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