Joseph J Catena School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Freehold, New Jersey 07728 · Freehold Township School District
#581 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#7665 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph J Catena School
Joseph J Catena School is a public elementary located in Freehold, in the Freehold Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 581st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 445.
There are 14 schools in Freehold; Joseph J Catena School ranks 7th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Joseph J Catena School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph J Catena School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Freehold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students · 230 m away
Freehold Learning Center
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
562 students · 1.9 km away
Freehold Borough High School
Freehold · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students · 2.5 km away
Colts Neck High School
Colts Neck · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,430 students · 3.0 km away
Freehold Intermediate School
Freehold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students · 3.7 km away
Park Avenue Elementary School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
463 students · 3.7 km away
C. Richard Applegate School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students · 4.1 km away
Cedar Drive Middle School
Colts Neck · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students · 4.6 km away
West Freehold School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 5.5 km away
Laura Donovan School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Radburn Elementary School
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445 students
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
Lake Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Robert Morris School
South Bound Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
445 students
Lindeneau Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Seaview Elementary School
Linwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
444 students
Asher Holmes Elementary School
Morganville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
444 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph J Catena School a good school?
Joseph J Catena School has a Success Index (US) of 75.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #581 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Joseph J Catena School rank in New Jersey?
Joseph J Catena School ranks #581 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #7665 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph J Catena School?
Joseph J Catena School had 445 students in 2025.
Is Joseph J Catena School a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph J Catena School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph J Catena School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph J Catena School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.