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#430 of 534 private schools in NJ
St Joseph Elementary School
Elementary School
115 TELFORD ST, East Orange, NJ 07018
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#430 of 534
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St Joseph Elementary School
Elementary School in East Orange · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Joseph Elementary School
St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in East Orange, NJ. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 167 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 167 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Joseph Elementary School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in East Orange, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary School (this school) | 5.3 |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | 5.3 |
| Langston Hughes Elementary School | 6.2 |
| Pride Academy Charter School | 3.4 |
| Ecole Toussaint Louverture | 6.5 |
| Dionne Warwick Institute | 7.1 |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | 7.0 |
| Althea Gibson Academy | 6.9 |
| J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy | 7.5 |
| Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary | 7.9 |
| Gordon Parks Academy | 4.1 |
| East Orange Community Charter School | 5.9 |
| Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence | 3.4 |
| Sojourner Truth Middle School | 4.5 |
| Patrick F. Healy Middle School | 3.7 |
| John L. Costley Middle School | 4.6 |
| Shelia Y. Oliver Academy | 7.6 |
| Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy | 6.8 |
| East Orange STEM Academy High School | 7.1 |
| Whitney E. Houston Academy | 6.9 |
Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in East Orange
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
115 TELFORD ST, East Orange, NJ 07018
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ivy Hill Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Orange), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Speedway Avenue School (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. For more schools in East Orange, see our East Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07018 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,039
Median Home Value
$314,100
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
Population
28,261
College Educated
24.5%
Homeownership
22.3%
Avg Commute
32.2 min
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School North Arlington, NJ | 5.3 |
| Hope Township School Hope, NJ | 5.3 |
| Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy East Orange, NJ | 5.3 |
| Washington School Lyndhurst, NJ | 5.3 |
| Columbus School Lyndhurst, NJ | 5.2 |
| Eagleswood Elementary School West Creek, NJ | 5.2 |
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 Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?
St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 13.3:1. 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 #430 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 5.3 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 674-2326
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