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#344 of 534 private schools in NJ
St Thomas the Apostle School
Elementary School
333 STATE ROUTE 18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#344 of 534
In Old Bridge
#2 of 2
public schools
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St Thomas the Apostle School
Elementary School in Old Bridge · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Southwood Elementary School
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About St Thomas the Apostle School
St Thomas the Apostle School is a private elementary school in Old Bridge, NJ. St Thomas the Apostle School serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
St Thomas the Apostle 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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Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Thomas the Apostle School (this school) | 6.0 |
| Southwood Elementary School | 7.8 |
| William A. Miller Elementary School | 4.8 |
| Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School | 5.2 |
| M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School | 6.6 |
| Jonas Salk Middle School | 7.8 |
| Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Walter M. Schirra Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Alan B. Shepard Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | 8.1 |
| James A. McDivitt Elementary School | 6.2 |
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
333 STATE ROUTE 18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Thomas the Apostle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bowne-Munro Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby East Brunswick), which scores notably higher. Another option is Walter M. Schirra Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Irwin Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby East Brunswick), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Old Bridge, see our Old Bridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08857 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,192
Median Home Value
$459,400
Median Rent
$1,462/mo
Population
40,409
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
35.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Median Age
42.9
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| Atlantic Highlands Elementary School Atlantic Highlands, NJ | 6.0 |
| BELZ INSTITUTION/BAIS MALKO, BRENCH Lakewood, NJ | 6.0 |
| Central Early Childhood Center Deptford, NJ | 6.0 |
| Clifton E. Lawrence Wantage, NJ | 6.0 |
| Forked River Elementary School Forked River, NJ | 6.0 |
| Franklin Elementary School Succasunna, NJ | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Thomas the Apostle School
What grades does St Thomas the Apostle School serve?
St Thomas the Apostle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas the Apostle School?
St Thomas the Apostle School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas the Apostle School rank in NJ?
St Thomas the Apostle School ranks #344 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is St Thomas the Apostle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Thomas the Apostle School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas the Apostle 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 Thomas the Apostle School a religious school?
St Thomas the Apostle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (732) 251-4812
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