Garfield Catholic Academy/st School in Garfield, NJ, serves co鈥揺d students in grades K through 8 within an urban/large town community.
The school has an enrollment of 136 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 10 teachers.
Affiliated with the Catholic tradition and a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), the school provides a regular elementary and secondary program.
/st School's student body includes approximately 1.47% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Families can consider this school as part of the Bergen County area, where average elementary private school tuition is about $16,810.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Garfield Catholic Academy/st School?
The application deadline for Garfield Catholic Academy/st School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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