About the School
- St. Joseph Elementary School in Plainfield, NJ, serves 155 udents in grades K–8 within an urban large town setting.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 11 full–time teachers supporting its co–ed Catholic elementary and middle school programs.
- As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association,.
- Joseph Elementary School provides faith–based education aligned with its Catholic affiliation.
- The udent body is predominantly diverse, with 84.56% of students representing students of color.
- The school's location in Plainfield offers families access to a Catholic K–8 private school option in the 07060 zip code area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Joseph Elementary School is Al-Minhaal Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 53
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US Highway 22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 82 students
Special Education School
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Somerset School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
East End School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Oneida Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Fourth St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4240
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4240
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E Front St & Farragut Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4300
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 731-4300
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Pinnacle Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Berckman St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4270
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 731-4270
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
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