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#242 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 45% of private schools
St Joseph Pro-cathedral School
Elementary School
2907 FEDERAL ST, Camden, NJ 08105
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#242 of 534
In Camden
#1 of 2
public schools
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St Joseph Pro-cathedral School
Elementary School in Camden · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Joseph Pro-cathedral School
St Joseph Pro-cathedral School is a private elementary school in Camden, NJ. St Joseph Pro-cathedral School serves approximately 265 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Pro-cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
St Joseph Pro-cathedral 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 Pro-cathedral School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Camden, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Pro-cathedral School (this school) | 6.5 |
| Octavio V. Catto Community Family School | 5.9 |
| Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School | 5.5 |
| Thomas H. Dudley Family School | 6.0 |
| Veterans Memorial Family School | 5.7 |
| Camden's Promise Charter School | 6.1 |
| Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. | 5.1 |
| Forest Hill School | 5.3 |
| Camden Big Picture Learning Academy | 5.5 |
| Leap Academy University Charter School | 6.5 |
| Camden Prep Inc. | 3.0 |
| Cooper's Poynt Family School | 5.2 |
| Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center | 6.4 |
| Henry B. Wilson Family School | 4.2 |
| Morgan Village Middle School | 4.9 |
| Yorkship Elementary School | 5.4 |
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
2907 FEDERAL ST, Camden, NJ 08105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Pro-cathedral School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Thomas H. Dudley Family School (rated 6.0/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Octavio V. Catto Community Family School (rated 5.9/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Pennsauken), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Camden, see our Camden schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,319
Median Home Value
$113,100
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
Population
26,681
College Educated
8%
Homeownership
42.2%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Median Age
30.7
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|---|---|
| Barclay Brook School Monroe Twp, NJ | 6.5 |
| Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School Trenton, NJ | 6.5 |
| Brayton Elementary School Summit, NJ | 6.5 |
| Brooklake School Florham Park, NJ | 6.5 |
| David C. Douglass Memorial School Villas, NJ | 6.5 |
| Ecole Toussaint Louverture East Orange, NJ | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Joseph Pro-cathedral School
What grades does St Joseph Pro-cathedral School serve?
St Joseph Pro-cathedral School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph Pro-cathedral School?
St Joseph Pro-cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Pro-cathedral School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Pro-cathedral School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph Pro-cathedral School rank in NJ?
St Joseph Pro-cathedral School ranks #242 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Joseph Pro-cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Pro-cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Pro-cathedral School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph Pro-cathedral 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 Pro-cathedral School a religious school?
St Joseph Pro-cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Phone
- (569) 644-3365
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