Joseph J Catena School
FREEHOLD, NJ · Freehold Township School District · Grades K-5
418th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 68%▲ Improving
Joseph J Catena School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joseph J Catena School 418th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 68th in 2025 — improving.
Joseph J Catena School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 231 students tested
Joseph J Catena School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 426 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.5% | 70.7% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 11.5% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.8% | 9.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 4.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 4.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Joseph J Catena School
Typical home value $652K in zip 07728 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Joseph J Catena School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Freehold Learning CenterFreehold Borough School District · 1.2 mi away
- 3Park Avenue Elementary SchoolFreehold Borough School District · 2.3 mi away972nd of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 30% - 7C. Richard Applegate SchoolFreehold Township School District · 2.6 mi away415th of 1,324
ELA 55% · Math 67% - 9West Freehold SchoolFreehold Township School District · 3.4 mi away259th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 66% - 8Laura Donovan SchoolFreehold Township School District · 3.5 mi away388th of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 8Marshall W. Errickson SchoolFreehold Township School District · 3.6 mi away390th of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 65% - 5Edith M. Griebling Elementary SchoolHowell Township Public School District · 3.7 mi away701st of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 46% - 10Lafayette Mills SchoolManalapan-Englishtown Regional School District · 3.8 mi away88th of 1,324
ELA 74% · Math 84%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joseph J Catena School in?
Joseph J Catena School is part of the Freehold Township School District district in FREEHOLD, New Jersey.
Is Joseph J Catena School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph J Catena School 418th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph J Catena School?
White 71%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 9%, Two or more races 4% (426 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph J Catena School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07728 is $652K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.