St. Joseph Elementary School in Plainfield, NJ, serves 155 udents in grades K–8 within an urban large town setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 11 full–time teachers supporting its co–ed Catholic elementary and middle school programs.
As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association,. Joseph Elementary School provides faith–based education aligned with its Catholic affiliation.
The udent body is predominantly diverse, with 84.56% of students representing students of color.
The school's location in Plainfield offers families access to a Catholic K–8 private school option in the 07060 zip code area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 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 St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Joseph Elementary School is Al-Minhaal Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
The Giving Nest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Taylor's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
I Am's Temple Christian Academy
(Christian)
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
1.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 118 students Tuition listed
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Mount Saint Mary Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US Highway 22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 53 Tuition listed
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
I Am's Temple Christian Academy
(Christian)
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
1.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 118 students Tuition listed
Newmark School
Special Education School
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 82 students
Sundance School
Special Program Emphasis
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students Sports: 1
The Giving Nest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Taylor's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
9354.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
9354.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
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372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
9355.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
9355.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
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217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
9355.6 miles
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