At St. Rose Grammar School, we are more than just a school-we are a faith-filled community where children grow academically, spiritually, and socially in a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values.
Serving students from Pre-K4 through 8th grade, our mission is to inspire lifelong learners, compassionate leaders, and disciples of Christ.Guided by the teachings of Jesus and supported by a dedicated faculty and staff, we offer a rigorous curriculum, enriching extracurriculars, and a strong sense of community where every child is known, valued, and loved.
We invite you to discover how St. Rose can help your child grow in faith, knowledge, and character.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,933
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Undefeated and Unstoppable: St. Rose Girls Varsity Softball Claims Championship with 12-0 Season - 05/27/2025Led by MVP Morgan McGee, the team dominates St. Peter's in the final game to capture the Monmouth Ocean Parochial Girls Varsity Softball League Title
- Would you like to be a Junior Arborist? - 04/24/2025The Belmar Shade Tree Commission held Arbor Day celebrations for wstudents at St. Rose Grammar School on Monday, April 14. Students planted saplings and recieved certificates as honorary junior arborists.
- St. Rose Grammar School to Host All-Grades Open House on April 11 - 04/04/2025Discover an Exceptional Education Rooted in Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence
- St. Rose Grammar School celebrates National Catholic Schools Week - 02/13/2025St. Rose Grammar School recently celebrated National Catholic SchoolsWeek, from Jan. 27 through 31,with a slew of activities held in celebration of Catholic education. According to the NationalCatholic Educational Asso-ciation ...more(NCEA), "Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week (has been) the annualcelebration of Catholic edu-cation in the United States." hide
Top Rankings
St. Rose Grammar School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Campus Size
4
Student Body
Total Students
287 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Discount available for additional students in family, some tuition assistance is available through St. Thomas More Fund through the Diocese of Trenton.
Admissions Director
Monica Kinsel
Admissions Associate
Taissa Isaacs
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubModel United Nations
Student CouncilYearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Aspiring ArtistsFather Ed's Music Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Engaging Minds. Strengthening Faith.
- School Mascot: Waves
- Our mission is to develop within our students, active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their Catholic beliefs. We stress the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. As part of a vibrant faith community, our PreK4 through 8th grade school is a Catholic environment where each student is loved and valued as a child of God. Saint Rose Grammar School, in partnership with our families, strives to develop in our children an appreciation for diversity, a capacity for compassion toward others, and an awareness of the importance of service to those in need as taught by Jesus Christ.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Rose Grammar School cost?
St. Rose Grammar School's tuition is approximately $7,933 for private students.
What sports does St. Rose Grammar School offer?
St. Rose Grammar School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Rose Grammar School's ranking?
St. Rose Grammar School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Rose Grammar School?
The application deadline for St. Rose Grammar School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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