St. James Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Woodbridge, NJ
341 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Woodbridge
- Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
St. James Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Woodbridge, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 131 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. The school is part of the Diocese of Metuchen. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 131
- Teachers
- 12.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 62 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Metuchen
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by grade
Student body
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about St. James Elementary School
What grades does St. James Elementary School serve?
St. James Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. James Elementary School?
About 131 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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