Very Good
#147 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 27% of private schools
St Joseph School
Elementary School
305 ELM ST, Oradell, NJ 07649
Enrollment
147
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
147
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#147 of 534
In Oradell
#1 of 2
public schools
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St Joseph School
Elementary School in Oradell · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Joseph School
St Joseph School is a private elementary school in Oradell, NJ. St Joseph School serves approximately 147 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 147 students, St Joseph 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.
At 8.1:1 students to teachers, St Joseph School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Joseph 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 School compares to the 2 public schools in Oradell, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Oradell
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Oradell Public School | 6.9 |
| River Dell Regional High School | 8.1 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
305 ELM ST, Oradell, NJ 07649
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Selzer Elementary\Middle School (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Dumont), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby New Milford), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Roosevelt School (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby River Edge), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Oradell, see our Oradell schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| New Milford High School New Milford | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Oradell Public School Oradell | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| River Dell Regional High School Oradell | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| NEW BEGINNINGS AT GRACE LUTHERAN River Edge | 0.8 mi | — |
| Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School New Milford | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL OF BERGEN CO New Milford | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| River Dell Middle School River Edge | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT New Milford | 0.9 mi | — |
| David E. Owens Middle School New Milford | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Roosevelt School River Edge | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| SINAI SCHOOL AT RYNJ River Edge | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| YESHIVA OF NORTH JERSEY River Edge | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| HOVNANIAN SCHOOL New Milford | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Berkley Street School New Milford | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Patrick M Villano School Emerson | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Dumont | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Emerson Jr Sr High Emerson | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Selzer Elementary\Middle School Dumont | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| BERGEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Oradell | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Dumont High School Dumont | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07649 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$214,736
Median Home Value
$702,400
Median Rent
$2,202/mo
Population
8,197
College Educated
71.9%
Homeownership
89.7%
Avg Commute
36.1 min
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Median Age
43.5
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| ST PETER SCHOOL Belleville, NJ | 7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Joseph School
What grades does St Joseph School serve?
St Joseph School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph School?
St Joseph School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph School rank in NJ?
St Joseph School ranks #147 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph 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 School a religious school?
St Joseph School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 261-2388
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