St. Joseph School's mission is to instill and inspire peace through understanding and education.
The purpose of our existence is to educate future citizens who are confident in society and capable of making carefully Christian-life decisions.
The St. Joseph School family will bring the love of Jesus to all we touch through our smile.
We envision a student of St. Joseph School to possess Catholic Christian values.
Students will be God centered, honest, service oriented, loyal, caring and maintain high moral standards.
We envision a student of St. Joseph School to be responsible and accountable students.
We envision a student of St. Joseph School to surpass their potential in all areas.
Students will be self-aware and have a high level of self-respect and self-esteem.
We envision a student of St. Joseph School to have excellence in academics.
We envision a student of St. Joseph School to be peace filled in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 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 School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(201) 998-8222
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(201) 998-8222
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The Academy At Saint Mary
(Catholic)
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
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Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 939-4277
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(201) 998-8222
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(201) 998-8222
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The Academy At Saint Mary
(Catholic)
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
620 Valley Brook Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 939-4277
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 939-4277
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
21 Church Place
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 998-8222
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 998-8222
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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The Childrens Studio
Daycare / Preschool
135 Ann St
East Rutherford, NJ 70731
(201) 935-5269
East Rutherford, NJ 70731
(201) 935-5269
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
144 Boiling Springs Ave.
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 896-0280
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 896-0280
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
The Academy At Saint Mary
(Catholic)
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary High School
(Catholic)
64 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-5220
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-5220
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Rutherford Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
251 Union Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-4759
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-4759
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
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St. Mary High School
(Catholic)
64 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-5220
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-5220
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Mesivta Tiferes Rav Zvi Aryeh Zemel
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(973) 594-0100
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 594-0100
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258 S Main St
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(973) 836-4578
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 836-4578
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(973) 365-5813
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(Catholic)
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Most Sacred Heart Jesus School
(Catholic)
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(973) 777-4817
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4817
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Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
215 Kipp Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
(201) 288-0614
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Boys'
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 1,021 students
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Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
2.3 miles
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The Childrens Studio
Daycare / Preschool
135 Ann St
East Rutherford, NJ 70731
(201) 935-5269
East Rutherford, NJ 70731
(201) 935-5269
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
144 Boiling Springs Ave.
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 896-0280
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 896-0280
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
The Academy At Saint Mary
(Catholic)
72 Chestnut St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-8410
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rutherford Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
251 Union Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-4759
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 933-4759
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
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(201) 842-1515
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(201) 842-1515
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