St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chatham, NJ
45 Chatham St, Chatham, NJ 07928
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Chatham
St. Patrick School is a Catholic diocesan school in Chatham, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 163 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Paterson. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 163
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Paterson
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 62% 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
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Independent Private Schools Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- 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. Patrick School
What grades does St. Patrick School serve?
St. Patrick School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Patrick School?
About 163 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patrick School?
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