St. Joseph Elementary School

Saint Joseph School is a Catholic Grammar School in Carteret, New Jersey, in the Diocese of Metuchen.
We offer quality education for Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade with a Before and After Care Program.
The school community of Saint Joseph School in Carteret is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and providing an academic program excelling in the development of the talents and intellectual abilities of the students entrusted to our care.
At Saint Joseph Catholic school, we welcome students of all faiths. We embrace the common goal that all faiths contain of doing good and striving to be the best for the world.
The education at Saint Joseph Catholic Grammar School also excels in the subjects of Reading, English, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Computer Education, Art and Physical Education.
We are proud of our award winning art program. Many of our students have won local, state and national competitions.
We are members of the National Junior Honor Society.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Saint Joseph School is a Catholic Grammar School in Carteret, New Jersey, in the Diocese of Metuchen. We offer quality education for Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade with a Before and After Care Program. The school community of Saint Joseph School in Carteret is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and providing an academic program excelling in the development of the talents and intellectual abilities of the students entrusted to our care. At Saint Joseph Catholic school, the priority of the education is devoted to teaching its students with knowledge of the Catholic faith, explaining to them the Church's nature, history, and teaching. The education at Saint Joseph Catholic Grammar School also excels in the subjects of Reading, English, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Computer Education, and Physical Education.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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