The mission of St. Cecelia School is to form the heart, mind and spirit of students according to the Gospel values, ever aware of the unique God-given gifts within each child.
As a faith community of students, parents, faculty and staff, we strive to guide all children toward achieving their full potential while modeling Christ for them and each other.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
228 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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 St. Cecelia School?
The application deadline for St. Cecelia School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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341 Amboy Ave
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(732) 634-0500
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
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Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Cathedral School
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528 Main St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
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(732) 549-7854
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7854
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Gr: K-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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(732) 442-9533
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 442-9533
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Alden St
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 276-9425
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(908) 276-9425
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Tuition listed
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(732) 634-0500
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2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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(732) 548-3107
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(732) 548-3107
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(732) 442-9533
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 442-9533
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 276-9425
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 276-9425
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Tuition listed
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(908) 273-0900
Summit, NJ 07901
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(908) 753-0330
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(732) 243-9793
Edison, NJ 88202
(732) 243-9793
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Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
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(732) 943-7615
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(732) 283-0090
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(732) 243-9793
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(732) 549-5580
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 549-5580
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Gr: PK | 140 students
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Gr: PK-K | 41 students
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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