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St. Joseph School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Oradell, NJ

305 Elm St, Oradell, NJ 07649

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Oradell since at least 2011

St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school in Oradell, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 113 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% 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 Archdiocese of Newark. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
113
Teachers
15.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 57 girls, 56 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    250’11–12219’13–14213’15–16210’17–18139’19–20147’21–22113’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K17
    113
    26
    311
    412
    513
    66
    717
    818

    Student body

    White55%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Asian15%
    Two or more races4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Joseph School

    What grades does St. Joseph School serve?

    St. Joseph School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph School?

    About 113 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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