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#280 of 534 private schools in NJ

St Joseph Elementary School

Elementary School

509 PAVONIA AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

153

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

153

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#280 of 534

In Jersey City

#14 of 18

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About St Joseph Elementary School

St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in Jersey City, NJ. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 153 students, St Joseph Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Joseph Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Joseph Elementary School compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Jersey City, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

This School

12.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

153

This School

586

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 32% vs 0%

White 27.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 22.9% vs 0%

Asian 17.6% vs 0%

St Joseph Elementary School Jersey City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Elementary School (this school)	—	153	12.6:1	6.3
Jotham W. Wakeman School	0.4 mi	579	10.2:1	8.6
Martin Luther King Jr. School	0.4 mi	764	12.3:1	5.8
Dr. Michael Conti School	0.5 mi	678	12.1:1	8.7
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School	0.6 mi	687	19.1:1	5.5
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26	0.6 mi	555	—:1	4.2
Mahatma K. Gandhi School	0.7 mi	895	10.5:1	6.0
Rafael Cordero y Molina	0.7 mi	770	10.1:1	7.7
Franklin L. Williams School	0.7 mi	882	13.6:1	5.7
Explore Middle School	0.9 mi	151	10.8:1	9.0
BelovED Community Charter School	0.9 mi	1,556	20.2:1	5.0
The Ethical Community Charter School	0.9 mi	351	21.9:1	6.0
Charles E. Trefurt School	1.0 mi	710	11.1:1	8.8
Middle School # 4	1.0 mi	751	15.6:1	5.9
Joseph H. Brensinger School	1.0 mi	987	10.5:1	5.9
Frank R Conwell School	1.0 mi	508	11:1	8.6
Regional Day School	1.0 mi	60	3.3:1	5.9
Julia A. Barnes School	1.1 mi	309	9.4:1	8.5
Learning Community Charter School	1.1 mi	630	13.4:1	6.3
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School	1.2 mi	629	8.6:1	7.3
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School	1.2 mi	307	9.3:1	6.2

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,116

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 74%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 153

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 32.0%

White 27.5%

Hispanic 22.9%

Asian 17.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

509 PAVONIA AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. Michael Conti School (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jotham W. Wakeman School (rated 8.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rafael Cordero y Molina (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jersey City, see our Jersey City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
William L Dickinson High School Jersey City	0.2 mi	1,856	4.3
Jotham W. Wakeman School Jersey City	0.4 mi	579	8.6
Dr. Michael Conti School Jersey City	0.5 mi	678	8.7
Martin Luther King Jr. School Jersey City	0.4 mi	764	5.8
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School Jersey City	0.6 mi	687	5.5
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 Jersey City	0.6 mi	555	4.2
Academy of Technology Design Jersey City	0.6 mi	203	6.7
County Prep High School Jersey City	0.6 mi	917	9.1
James J Ferris High School Jersey City	0.6 mi	1,345	3.4
PRIMARY PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jersey City	0.6 mi	254	7.2
Dr Ronald McNair High School Jersey City	0.6 mi	698	8.3
Franklin L. Williams School Jersey City	0.7 mi	882	5.7
HUDSON CATHOLIC REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Jersey City	0.6 mi	512	5.9
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER Jersey City	0.6 mi	18	—
Mahatma K. Gandhi School Jersey City	0.7 mi	895	6.0
BelovED Community Charter School Jersey City	0.9 mi	1,556	5.0
VIAQUENTI ACADEMY Jersey City	0.7 mi	21	—
ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL Jersey City	0.9 mi	149	6.8
Rafael Cordero y Molina Jersey City	0.7 mi	770	7.7
HAMILTON PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Jersey City	0.7 mi	42	6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,861

Median Home Value

$502,600

Median Rent

$1,619/mo

Population

54,567

College Educated

50.1%

Homeownership

23.6%

Avg Commute

37.1 min

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Median Age

35.7

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Franklin School Lyndhurst, NJ	195	6.3
Hope Community Charter School Oaklyn, NJ	142	6.3
ST HELENA SCHOOL Edison, NJ	178	6.3
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STS PHILIP & JAMES SCHOOL Phillipsburg, NJ	154	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Elementary School

What grades does St Joseph Elementary School serve?

St Joseph Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?

St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Elementary School rank in NJ?

St Joseph Elementary School ranks #280 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is St Joseph Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Joseph Elementary School a religious school?

St Joseph Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 97 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 83 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 65 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 153
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hudson County
Phone: (201) 653-0128

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