Admissions Information

St. Patrick School, in Chatham NJ is a Pre-K 3 through Grade 8 private Catholic school in the Diocese of Paterson. We proudly prepare students both spiritually and academically with our school mission as the driving foundation.

St. Patrick School is proud to have the distinction of earning national Cognia STEM Certification in 2018. This certification recognizes that our STEM school meets the rigor and standards vital to creating and sustaining superior, student-centered STEM teaching and learning programs. In addition, the school is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as designated by the U.S. Department of Education and an Cognia accredited school. Always striving to be on the “cutting-edge” of education and technology, St. Patrick School has also been recognized as Diocese of Paterson Star School.

Admissions Criteria
The Admissions Committee and/or Principal at their discretion shall have the right to admit, re-admit, or deny admission of any student. In making this determination, the Admissions Committee and/or Principal will consider a variety of factors, including the conduct of the child (ren) and/or parent(s), in accordance with our school mission.

Priority placement of new and transfer students at St. Patrick School is given to siblings of currently enrolled students who will remain in St. Patrick School through Grade 8. We make every effort to ensure all children from the same family - who are committed to educating their children at the school through Grade 8 - have placement, if available. St. Patrick Parish membership (“Parishioner”) is also a priority in the admission process.

St. Patrick School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, or physical limitations (given reasonable accommodations) in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, financial aid program, or other school-administered programs. Our doors are open to children of all faiths.