School Profile

At St. Patrick School, we are dedicated to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth of every student. Our experienced faculty and staff create a supportive and challenging learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. We offer a diverse curriculum that includes rigorous academics, arts, athletics, and community service, fostering well-rounded individuals prepared for future success. 

Principal Name    

Dr. Christine Ross

Phone Number

973-635-4623

Fax Number

973-635-2311

School Hours

Full Day: 7:50AM - 2:40PM

School Office Email Address

[email protected]

Admissions Email Address

[email protected]

School Mission Statement 

We, the community of St. Patrick School, honor our past and build the future as a welcoming and supportive extension of home and parish. Through a spirit of generosity, we nurture the academic potential and the faith formation of each child, living the Gospel message in service to others.

Accreditations

 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Cognia, Diocese of Paterson STAR School, Cognia STEM Certified.  

Grade Levels

PreK3- Grade 8

Pre K 3

Program based on the Creative Curriculum offers a choice of 3 (M-W-F) or 5 (M-F) half or full day options.  Students must be 3 years old by October 1 of each school year and fully potty trained.

Pre K 4

Program based on the Creative Curriculum offers a choice of 5 full days or 5 half days.  Students must be 4 years old by October 1 and fully potty trained.

Transitional Kindergarten

Program based on the Creative Curriculum offers 5 full days.  Students must have completed a Pre-K 4 program and be 4 ½ years old by April.  

Kindergarten-8

 Kindergarten is 5 full days; departmental middle school; Orton Gillingham Reading Resource Instructor; Licensed School Counselor.

Average Class Size

 15

Standardized Testing

MAP, HSPT, ACRE

Applications & Tuition

Please contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] for detailed information on the application process and current tuition. You may also view more information here.

Academics

The St. Patrick School curriculum meets all state regulations and guidelines. In addition, the diocesan guidelines require religious education curriculum in PK3 through Grade 8. St. Patrick School engages in an ongoing process of evaluation, certification, and accreditation of both teachers and programs. We are a Diocese of Paterson STEM School.

World Language(s)

Spanish (PreK 3 to Grade 8)

Technology

 Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum in all grade.

Fine & Performing Arts

 Fine Arts, Music, Band/Instrumental Music, Christmas Concert, Spring Musical.

Lunch Program

Outside caterer provides several options 5 days a week. Online ordering is available: learn more.  

After School Care

 Aftercare available on school days until 6PM. More information can be found here.

Transportation

Bus provided for Chatham residents per criteria from the School District of the Chathams.

Athletics

 Fall Cross Country, Fall Volleyball, Fall Basketball Clinics, Winter Competitive Basketball, Winter Ski Club, Spring Track & Field, Spring Golf Clinics.

Clubs

 Student Council, Forensics, Homework Club for Grades 5-8, Jr. Model UN,  Builders Club, Environmental Club, Yearbook Club, Newspaper Club.

Community Service

Builders Club, Safety Patrol, Rosary Club, And more!

Enrichment

New Jersey Consortium for Gifted and Talented, Dance Caravan, Legos, Coding, Chess, Kidokinetics, STEM Enrichment, Art Enrichment, Reading Enrichment, Robotics, and more!

Support Organizations

St. Patrick School Education Council, Home & School Association, St. Patrick Athletic Association, St. Patrick Endowment Committee.

Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 
The mission of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Paterson is to develop communities that are Christ-centered, academically excellent and welcoming, that enable students to be life-long learners and good citizens of the world.