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.: 11:1
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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Apple Montessori of Kinnelon ![Apple Montessori of Kinnelon Photo]( "Apple Montessori of Kinnelon Photo")
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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Location
Miles
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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
226 Wanaque Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 697-4191
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 697-4191
5.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
157 W Parkway
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
(973) 835-4989
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
(973) 835-4989
6.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Sports: 4
164 Jacksonville Road
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
(973) 628-7400
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
(973) 628-7400
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 162 students Acceptance rate listed
72 Monroe Center St Nw Ste B
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 301-1221
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 301-1221
7.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Windsor Learning Center
Special Education School
230 Wanaque Ave 234
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-4050
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-4050
5.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 162 students
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Miles
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Apple Montessori of Kinnelon ![Apple Montessori of Kinnelon Photo]( "Apple Montessori of Kinnelon Photo")
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
57 Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0854
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0854
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Alpine Montessori
Montessori School
5676 Berkshire Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4564
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4564
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
The Children's Castle
Daycare / Preschool
1614 Union Valley Rd Unit B
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 728-7119
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 728-7119
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
192 Ramapo Valley Rd
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0183
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0183
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 4
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Old Farmers Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 Old Farmers Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3865
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3865
9388.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
West Morris Central High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Bartley Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5212
9389.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
9389.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
250 Rt. 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5313
9389.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Mount Olive Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Wolfe Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4006
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
(973) 691-4006
9389.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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