Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Aug. 30 / Sep. 30 / rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Cecilia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1926
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Girls: Jumper or skirt with golf shirt in yellow, Boys: Navy blue slacks, yellow golf shirt, unisex black shoes School sweater
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Aug. 30 / Sep. 30 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition based on income, financial aid is available for those who qualify. Pay as low as $40 a week.
Please call to set up an appointment at 856-662-3045 or 856-296-2121
Admissions Director
Annabel Lamboy-Soto
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
School Notes
- Safe, secure,caring enviorment
- Art, music,language,drama,physical education
- Academic excellence 95% finish high school
- Federal Hot food program
- Certified teachers educate the whole child
- Special services available for reading, math and language
- and so much more contact us today!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Cecilia Elementary School offer?
St. Cecilia Elementary School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Track and Field.
What is St. Cecilia Elementary School's ranking?
St. Cecilia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Cecilia Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Cecilia Elementary School is Aug. 30 / Sep. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 30 / Sep. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Camden, NJ 08105
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Pennsauken KinderCare ![Pennsauken KinderCare Photo - Pennsauken KinderCare]( "Pennsauken KinderCare Photo - Pennsauken KinderCare")
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Merchantville, NJ 08109
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(856) 665-5879
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 665-5879
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(856) 966-6791
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All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
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