St. Joseph School in We Milford, NJ, serves 146 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 6 in a rural community setting.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
With 8 teachers, the udent–teacher ratio of 18:1, supporting classroom instruction for elementary grades.
Total udent diversity includes 2.27% students of color, reflecting the demographics within the community.
As a private Catholic elementary school,. Joseph offers education at tuition rates consient with regional private school averages.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph School is Inclusive Learning Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Apple Montessori of Kinnelon (3.1 miles away)
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Montessori School
10 Maple Lake Rd
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-2122
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-2122
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 5
1395 State Rt 23 Ste 5
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-4050
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-4050
3.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students
57 Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0854
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0854
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Shepard School
Special Education School
2 Miller Rd
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 850-6130
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 850-6130
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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