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Sts. Philip & James School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Phillipsburg, NJ

137 Roseberry St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Phillipsburg since at least 2011

Sts. Philip & James School is a Catholic parish school in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 114 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% 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
114
Teachers
13.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 61 girls, 53 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    186’11–12215’13–14139’17–18149’19–20154’21–22114’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K15
    K12
    19
    27
    316
    419
    56
    611
    720
    814

    Student body

    White71%
    Black11%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian5%
    Two or more races4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Sts. Philip & James School

    What grades does Sts. Philip & James School serve?

    Sts. Philip & James School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Sts. Philip & James School?

    About 114 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sts. Philip & James School?

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

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