Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus School
About the School
- Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus School has been providing its students with a Catholic-centered education since 1930.
- Our primary goal is to develop the student's intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social growth.
- We strive to instill in students a sense of respect, dignity, charity, and responsibility which enables them to become well-rounded individuals.
- We welcome all children to be part of our school community.
- By learning and working together, students are taught to respect the differences among people and to celebrate that which unites them.
- We see ourselves as an extension of the family and thus offer a caring atmosphere for learning.
- Our students are encouraged to look to each other, as well as to their teachers and parents, for support and understanding; for the knowledge of being loved and cared for is paramount to the happiness the students radiate.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Motto
For having nothing, I shall receive everything from God
Student Body
Total Students
150 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus School's ranking?
St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus School?
The application deadline for St. Theresa Of The Child Jesus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 3.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 42
All-girls (Catholic)
One Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
1086 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 352-8629
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students
Catholic
540 Washington Ave
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 276-7220
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 38
All-girls (Catholic)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
Distance: 666.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 42
All-girls (Catholic)
One Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 38
All-girls (Catholic)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
Distance: 666.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
1086 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 352-8629
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students
Catholic
540 Washington Ave
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 276-7220
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 38
All-girls (Catholic)
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
Distance: 666.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
1086 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 352-8629
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students
Catholic
540 Washington Ave
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 276-7220
Distance: 666.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 N Wood Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6161
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2301 Grier Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2006
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
350 Raritan Rd
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-2350
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Catholic
1805 Penbrook Ter
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students
303 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 241-6470
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2301 Grier Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2006
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
350 Raritan Rd
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-2350
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 42
All-girls (Catholic)
One Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
All-boys (Jewish)
42 Noe St
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-2497
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students
All-boys (Jewish)
35 North Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2301 Grier Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2006
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Catholic
1805 Penbrook Ter
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students
303 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 241-6470
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
140 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-6560
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Jewish
330 Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 355-4850
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 N Wood Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6161
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
2301 Grier Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2006
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Catholic
1805 Penbrook Ter
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students
303 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 241-6470
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
140 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-6560
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Number 6
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 East Morris Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Number 2
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Number 8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Blancke St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Henry St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Number 1
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
728 North Wood Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
I graduated in 1958.
5 5/9/2022
I graduated in 1977 I'm currently writing a book about my 9 years at St. Theresa's. It's an amazing, small classroom size school.
5 3/18/2016
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