Our Catholic schools welcome students and families of all faiths. School ministry is recognized as part of the overall evangelizing mission of the Catholic Church, and we open our doors to all families seeking an authentic Catholic education, regardless of their particular affiliation.
Our Catholic schools celebrate diversity. A Catholic school is a tight-knit community where there is a place for everyone, regardless of income, ethnicity, or race.
Many of our secondary schools require incoming 9th graders to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) prior to admission. This test helps determine acceptance and course placement for students. To learn more about each high school's particular entrance requirements, visit our High School Guide.
Catholic schools represent an incredible value as compared to our state public schools where the average cost to educate a single student tops $22,000.
Many schools offer scholarships and financial assistance to students who qualify. Please contact the school’s admissions personnel to acquire this information. Scholarships may also be available through the Scholarship Fund for Inner City Children.
Many of our schools offer academic support programs to help foster the learning of students with Individualized Learning Plans.
Yes, school administration, faculty, staff, students and parents work together to create a nurturing and joyous environment for all to feel safe both physically and emotionally. With generally smaller class sizes, classrooms are more structured, and all students are able to receive the attention and help they need. Further, all of our schools follow cohesive safety and security plans that are compliant with local and state security measures.
Students are bused based on the rules of the public school district in which they live.
Many of our elementary schools offer pre-kindergarten programs for students of varying ages. To locate a school near you, please use the School Locator tool and then contact your choice of school(s) to confirm program offerings for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Catholic school curriculum is designed to help students meet or exceed the entrance requirements for state and private colleges and universities. As a result, Catholic school students are more likely to attend college than their peers in other academic settings. In fact, 98% of our graduates go on to attend college after high school, and many receive scholarships to do so.
Please contact the principal of your student's school with any questions. You can find the phone number or address via our School Locator.
While Catholic schools provide structure and content to supplement the faith, values, and education that parents want for their children, parents remain the primary educators of their children. Our Catholic schools support parents by providing a strong faith community and acting together as a team.
Our schools are rooted in the Roman Catholic faith, something students cannot experience in their local public schools. Faith is infused throughout instruction and across all subjects, allowing students to fully grow and mature in their spiritual development.
Archdiocesan schools are governed by the schools' administrators following the policies and practices of the Archdiocese of Newark as well as the guidance of the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. Private Catholic schools located in the Archdiocese of Newark are independently owned and operated and may be affiliated with a specific religious order.