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#239 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 45% of private schools
St Joseph the Carpenter School
Elementary School · Roselle, NJ
A private elementary school in Roselle, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
140 E 3RD AVE, Roselle, NJ 07203
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
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Where St Joseph the Carpenter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,967
Median home value
$336,500
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K | 0.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–4 | 0.5 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Robert Gordon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Sherman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 357 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Joseph the Carpenter School is listed in Roselle, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph the Carpenter School
St Joseph the Carpenter School is a private elementary school in Roselle, NJ, serving approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph the Carpenter School
What grades does St Joseph the Carpenter School serve?
St Joseph the Carpenter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph the Carpenter School?
St Joseph the Carpenter School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph the Carpenter School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph the Carpenter School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph the Carpenter School rank in NJ?
St Joseph the Carpenter School ranks #239 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Joseph the Carpenter School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph the Carpenter 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 the Carpenter School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph the Carpenter 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 the Carpenter School a religious school?
St Joseph the Carpenter School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 245-6560
- Area population (ZIP 07203)
- 22,455
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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