St. Gerard Majella School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Paterson, NJ
10 Carrelton Dr, Paterson, NJ 07522
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Paterson
- Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Paterson since at least 2011
In Paterson, New Jersey, St. Gerard Majella School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 124 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Paterson. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 124
- Teachers
- 11.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 40 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Paterson
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Gerard Majella School
What grades does St. Gerard Majella School serve?
St. Gerard Majella School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Gerard Majella School?
About 124 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Gerard Majella School?
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