St. Joseph is a wonderfull School, the administration goes above and beyond the call of duty. When it comes to children & their academics it takes more than just the school and teachers to help a child. Parents must put in just as much time and effort into their child's study as the school does. Our
... Read more daughter came to St. Joseph in 3rd grade, although we are not Catholic, she was welcomed with open arms & loves the school. Her only complaint, no surprise, is that she has to wear a uniform. As a parent if that is the only complaint my daughter can come up with about her school, than I have hit the jackpot of all schools. It is truly sad to see all the negative comments made about this school, nothing I can say can bring justice to all the wonderfull things this school has to offer. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
Below average in many aspects, sad but true, the same people who knock the principal do not attend the church, run the school. Very disappointing esprecially as a Catholic family. Family values are not being taught when students don't attend mass except on Catholic school appreciation day.
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Posted by a parent on 09/02/08
i am a student of st. Joseph school, 8th grade. the principal is awesome. my teacher is great. this school, St.Joe's, is the best school for any child.
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Posted by a student on 03/30/08
I can't write all the reasons we picked this school because I would have to write a novel. My daughter started her first day of Kindergarten in St. Joseph, a very shy, timid little girl. You see, we only have one child at home so we wanted the very best for her. St. Joseph is just that. My little
... Read more girl is now 14, and going into high school. Leaving St Joseph is one of the hardest things we had to do. I thank Mrs Alberta, Teachers, and all the staff for bringing out the wonderful, well rounded young lady that she became. She is intelligent, outgoing, and has a great set of morals. You will not find a more caring Principle than Mrs. Alberta. Our only regret is leaving. We will never forget our St. Joseph family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/07
My son went here for two years and next year we plan to put him in a different school. I wanted to continue this school however their lack of concern over the students is very disheartening and very scary. We pay tuition and this third rate education is what we are paying for? I feel that if you cannot
... Read more teach a first grader to read there is something seriously wrong with your school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/28/07
My daughter graduated from St. Joseph 2 years ago. Her academic experience was excellent and the Christian environment was a plus to her well rounded education. St. Joseph's School provides students with the tools they need to attend high school. The teachers are not only qualified but extremely dedicated.
... Read more If you spend time walking through the school and you witness a postitive, energetic and safe environment. The leadership of the principal has raised the bar for excellence in education and values. I would highly recommend St Joseph's School to everyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/06
I know the Principal and Faculty very well, and for a long time. My child is extremely happy at the school. The school does have areas in which improvement is needed, but at the same time the school has many positives. Take my advice. Go to St. Joseph during the school day and ask the Principal to
... Read more give you a tour while classes are in session. Then you can make up your own mind based on the feeling you get from observing. What is the right school for your child? The right school is one that you and your child feel comfortable. Trust me, I do this for a living.- JAT Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/06
My child left St. Joe's to go to another Catholic school and the difference in academics blew me away. It took my child a few months to catch up, but now she is doing just great. Her Terra-Novas went from barely grade level to being 2-3 years above grade level in ALL subjects. Someone said the kids
... Read more fair well in HS, but ask what schools they go to. Most are not going to the best public or private high schools. I agree that Christian values are stressed, as is a loving environment. But this IS the real world, and our children have to be prepared academically or they will not succeed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/06
The parents are involved because it is a Requirement, the parents volunteer at Bingo because it is a Requirement etc. At the higher level the children are behind when they go to another school. There is much favoritism at this school and unfortunately these are where many of the good reviews come from.
... Read more The fact that enrollment has dropped speaks for itself. Like the biased reviews, the children that attend St. Joe's do not emerge as 'Angels' either. With the right administration St. Joe's could be much better. This is not an attack it is the truth which many people wish not to hear. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/06
I am a parent of two children who graduated from St. Joe's in the past few years. I'm very surprised to read some of the reviews posted here. I have found the Principal and the teachers very concerned with their students' education. I suspect there must be something of a personal nature in the negative
... Read more reviews. If these people could look past their own agendas and notice what really goes on at St. Joe's as a whole, I don't think they would be so negative in their assessments. True, the school doesn't have a gym, but if I remember correctly, isn't the auditorium used for gym? Is gym the most important criteria to judge a school? Look at the overall picture. I don't think you could find another school that puts more emphasis on their students than St. Joe's. To the Principal & teachers - keep up the good work! Read less
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East Rutherford schools — St Joseph School is located at 20 Hackensack St, East Rutherford NJ 07073. 20 Hackensack St is in the 07073 ZIP code in East Rutherford, NJ The school district for St Joseph School is the Archdiocese Of Newark Education Off. St Joseph School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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