St. Maria Goretti Catholic School vs. St. Joseph Catholic School
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Student Body
Overview
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School is a community of believers with the purpose of providing a Catholic environment in which the gospel of Jesus Christ is taught, practiced, and experienced.
We dedicate ourselves to educating children, encompassing their spiritual, academic, emotional, physical and social development.
In line with our mission statement, we pledge to develop a spiritual life for the students through the celebration of liturgical prayer and the sacraments; foster an awareness of our responsibilities to self and to the society in which we live; provide the best education possible for students in a Christian environment; and “teach as Jesus did” as the Church encourages us to do.
St. Joseph Catholic School proudly serves grades PK4-8th Our mission is to provide students with a safe and prayerful learning environment, enveloped by an intimate community of active and faithful families.
We will offer a curriculum steeped in Catholic tradition, and delivered by innovative and dedicated teachers who hold high academic and behavioral standards.
We will help to develop our next generation of Catholic and community leaders, by respecting and celebrating the God-given differences in each, and modeling stewardship through community service.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Learning Differences supported
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Year Founded
1954
1995
Students Body
Total Students
259 students
306 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
22
Kindergarten Students
21
36
Grade 1 Students
25
30
Grade 2 Students
18
33
Grade 3 Students
21
32
Grade 4 Students
23
30
Grade 5 Students
45
30
Grade 6 Students
26
36
Grade 7 Students
18
25
Grade 8 Students
35
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
30%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
2
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,389
$7,538
Tuition Notes
Tuition may be paid in full or in installments over 10 years.
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% on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Admissions Director
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Brittany Doering
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Band, Choir, History club, Library Aides, Math club, NJHS, Student Council
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