St. Joseph Regional School is the total integration of Christian living and academic pursuits to develop the whole child.
To carry out this process of education, the school endeavors to create a special atmosphere animated by the gospel spirit of freedom, charity, and respect towards all.
St. Joseph Regional School strives to foster in the students positive self-images and a spirit of inquiry and discovery that will inspire them to attain a mastery of curriculum commensurate with their potential.
The students are provided with fundamental knowledge and usable skills sufficient to prepare them for life's work.
A sensitivity to cultural and aesthetic experience is also encouraged.
The students are urged to extend their interests and concerns beyond themselves into the total community, in order to foster in them a sense of responsible freedom and a desire to acquire those qualities of heart and mind necessary for effective service to others.
We recognize and work toward helping the students develop their unique personalities.
We encourage the students to nurture a relationship with God and each one in our school community which will be evident in the manner in which they respectfully relate to teachers and peers.
The mission and ministry of St. Joseph Regional School consist in providing for each child entrusted to our care an educational experience and nurturing environment which fosters a threefold development Spiritual development in the Roman Catholic faith, Human development as a person created in the image and likeness of God.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
414 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- St. Joseph Regional School is the total integration of Christian living and academic pursuits to develop the whole child. To carry out this process of education, the school endeavors to create a special atmosphere animated by the gospel spirit of freedom, charity, and respect towards all. St. Joseph Regional School strives to foster in the students positive self-images and a spirit of inquiry and discovery that will inspire them to attain a mastery of curriculum commensurate with their potential. The students are provided with fundamental knowledge and usable skills sufficient to prepare them for life's work. A sensitivity to cultural and aesthetic experience is also encouraged. The students are urged to extend their interests and concerns beyond themselves into the total community, in order to foster in them a sense of responsible freedom and a desire to acquire those qualities of heart and mind necessary for effective service to others. We recognize and work toward helping the students develop their unique personalities. We encourage the students to nurture a relationship with God and each one in our school community which will be evident in the manner in which they respectfully relate to teachers and peers. The mission and ministry of St. Joseph Regional School consist in providing for each child entrusted to our care an educational experience and nurturing environment which fosters a threefold development Spiritual development in the Roman Catholic faith, Human development as a person created in the image and likeness of God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph Regional School's ranking?
St. Joseph Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Regional School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Regional School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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