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St Joseph Grade School

711 HOOPER AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

About St Joseph Grade School

St. Joseph Grade School, located in Toms River, NJ, is a private, Catholic school for Pre-K to eighth graders. St. Joseph Grade School is known for combining rigorous academics with faith-based values, including kindness, respect, and service. The school's curriculum is geared towards STREAM and employs critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to prepare students for high school. The small class size ensures an average student-teacher ratio of 15:1 to maximize learning opportunities. Each school day begins with a religious class followed by community service projects to promote spiritual growth and civic responsibility. The school welcomes families of all faith traditions and backgrounds, and tuition assistance is available. The school has strong academics, a values-based learning environment, and a supportive community, making it one of the premier elementary schools in New Jersey.

St Joseph Grade School Contact Information

Address

711 HOOPER AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

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Phone

(732) 349-2355

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
584
Total Students
TOP 253 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at St Joseph Grade School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.39%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic 8.22%
Black 3.44%
Two+ Races 4.97%
Native Am. 0%
White
78.39%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic
8.22%
Black
3.44%
Two+ Races
4.97%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 584
53.5%
312 Female
46.5%
272 Male

Student Population

584 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

St. Joseph Grade School in Toms River released its 2025-26 academic calendar and provided updates on its ongoing fundraising programs to keep families informed and engaged.

FAQ

Q1: Do students at St. Joseph Grade School participate in religious activities or related programs?

A1: Yes, students will participate in daily prayers, Mass weekly, and religious instruction programs during the Catholic faith study.

Q2: How does St. Joseph Grade School foster cooperative work and teamwork among students?

A2: Students learn teamwork through group projects, team-based sports, and collaborative classroom tasks.

Q3: Is there a comprehensive program offered for arts and music in the school system at St. Joseph Grade School?

A3: Yes, there are provisions for students to participate in a choir, band, and visual arts programs.

Q4: What are community service opportunities for families in St. Joseph Grade School?

A4: Students participate in community-based service work, including charitable drives, volunteer events, and outreach projects to serve families in the community.

Q5: How does St. Joseph Grade School promote personal growth and character development for its students?

A5: The personal growth and character development of students is found within the practice of values, ethics, and leadership in the curriculum, mentoring, and program development across the school community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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