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St. Theresa Grade School

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540 Washington Ave
Kenilworth, NJ 07033

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Saint Theresa School, a Catholic parish school in the Archdiocese of Newark, is dedicated to the cultivation of academic excellence and the spiritual and social enrichment of each student.

Through the implementation of the educational system of Saint John Bosco, a caring faculty utilizes reason, religion, and loving kindness, to develop each student to his/her full potential.

With Christ as the example, the Saint Theresa Community grows in a family atmosphere in which each individual experiences respect, challenge, responsibility and exceptional love.

Because a school’s commitment to excellence demands a constant review of its program and goals, St.

Theresa School continues to reevaluate and assess our goals as set forth in our Middle States plan.

To fulfill our goal of preparing our students for the Third Millennium, we have recognized the importance of technology, therefore, we have furnished our school with a computer lab consisting of 30 computers, all with internet access.

We have also installed computers with internet access in each of our classrooms, and increased the number of weekly computer classes for grades 1-8.

We have also provided our Faculty with the in-service training necessary for integrating technology into the curriculum.

St. Theresa School exists to serve the members of St. Theresa Parish, therefore, preference in admission is given to children of worshiping members of the parish who are actively involved in parish life.

Priority in admission adheres to the following criteria active Parishioner.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 313 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1955

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

313 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Saint Theresa School is dedicated to the cultivation of academic excellence and the spiritual, social and emotional growth of each student.

Source: Verified school update

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What is St. Theresa Grade School's ranking?

St. Theresa Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Theresa Grade School?

The application deadline for St. Theresa Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/21/2016

St. Theresas has become a family to us. My kids have made wonderful friends, have been taught by fantastic teachers, and have received an excellent education. We made the right choice leaving the Kenilworth public school system. The 8th graders have all been accepted to great high schools! I am very pleased.

- Posted by Parent - mamad

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 313 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Union County, NJ is $18,703 for elementary schools and $22,404 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Union County, NJ is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).