St. Paul Of The Cross School in Jersey City, NJ, serves 159 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in an urban setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 11 teachers to accommodate its enrollment.
Paul Of The Cross School maintains a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Approximately 63% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The school offers a regular elementary and secondary program within the Jersey City private school community.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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. Paul Of The Cross School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Of The Cross School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul Of The Cross School is The Hudson School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Hoboken Catholic Academy (0.4 miles away)
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555 7th St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-9535
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-9535
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
720 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 755-5585
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 755-5585
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 276 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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118 Ferry St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 659-5948
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 659-5948
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
552 9th st
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 461-6363
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 461-6363
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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