St. Joseph School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 218 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph School
Pre-K	51
Kind	12
1	13
2	17
3	17
4	12
5	26
6	21
7	22
8	27

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Year Founded

1939

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011

Student Body

Total Students

218 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

63%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Students wear school uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition rates are posted on the school website.

Admissions Director

Dr. Paula Valenti, Principal

Admissions Associate

Linda Marconi

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Alter ServersBeta Club

Boys Scouts of AmericaBrownie Scouts

Chess ClubChoir

Daisy Girl ScoutsGirl Scouts Of America

Literary MagazineMartial Arts Club

Mathtastic ClubMythbusters

Performing ArtsPoetry Club

PreK Early Childhood Reading ClubWeekly Rosary Prayer Group

Yearbook Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

A Capella GroupArt Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Golf Club

School Notes

Established in 1939, Saint Joseph School is a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School.
Saint Joseph School provides students with both traditional Catholic values and the academic preparation necessary to excel in the 21st Century.
A faith-based community that provides Catholic/Christian education within the context of a parish sponsored school.
Offer both self-contained, heterogeneous grouped classrooms and a departmental structure with an emphasis on student achievement, discipline, and maintaining a child-centered environment.
Achieve strong academic outcomes, a commitment to Catholic/Christian values, personal responsibility and the development of each student's potential.

Established in 1939, Saint Joseph School is a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School.
Saint Joseph School provides students with both traditional Catholic values and the academic preparation necessary to excel in the 21st Century.
A faith-based community that provides Catholic/Christian education within the context of a parish sponsored school.
Offer both self-contained, heterogeneous grouped classrooms and a departmental structure with an emphasis on student achievement, discipline, and maintaining a child-centered environment.
Achieve strong academic outcomes, a commitment to Catholic/Christian values, personal responsibility and the development of each student's potential.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Joseph School offer?

St. Joseph School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Track and Field.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

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).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 2/23/2019

This school is simply the best in our area. The curriculum guided by the best teachers are number 1. Could not be more prouder to have my son attend this school and receiving a Catholic education platform one can have!

- Posted by Parent - JM

5 1/5/2019

Saint Joseph School is pleased to announce that seventeen 7th graders were chosen for publication for the Young Writer`s Spooky Sagas Contest. The students` mini sagas will also be sent to the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. For more information about Young Writers, please visit: https://youngwritersusa.com/

- Posted by Administrator - Assistant Principal

5 11/2/2018

My Son and two of my grandchildren attended this school. They received a very solid education and went on to become very successful adults. I am grateful for the foundation that my children/grandchildren received here.

- Posted by Parent - Ruth

5 5/9/2018

Three of my children attended St. Joseph School. SJS provided my children with the foundation they needed to become the successful, kind, and compassionate adults they are today

- Posted by Parent - former parent

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $17,613 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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