St. Philip Preparatory School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Clifton, NJ
797 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Clifton
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
St. Philip Preparatory School is a Catholic parish school in Clifton, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 294 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. 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
- 294
- Teachers
- 32.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 154 girls, 140 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Paterson
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% 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
- 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. Philip Preparatory School
What grades does St. Philip Preparatory School serve?
St. Philip Preparatory School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Philip Preparatory School?
About 294 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Philip Preparatory School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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