Saint Bartholomew's School
| Saint Bartholomew's School | |
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| Address | |
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470 Rues Lane East Brunswick, New Jersey, Middlesex County 08816 |
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| Information | |
| School type | Coeducational, Catholic Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Opened | 1964 |
| Chaplain | Thomas J. Walsh |
| Grades | Pre-k to Eighth |
| Website | http://www.stbartseb.com/ |
Saint Bartholomew's School is a private coeducational Catholic school for students in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade in East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. Founded in 1964 under the guidance of Monsignor J. Morgan Kelly, the school has grow in size to 347 students in the 2013-2014 school year. It is accredited by the Diocesan and Common Core State Standards.
The need for a parish became apparent in the 1950s. A new parish called Saint Bartholomew's was created on June 12, 1959 under Father J. Morgan Kelly. The new parish consisted of 879 families who wanted a new school. The school was founded in 1964 with 130 pupils in first and second grade, with a new grade level added each year.
In 1982, the parish was assimilated into the Diocese of Metuchen under Bishop Theodore E. McCarrick.
The 1984-85 year added morning and afternoon kindergarten.
In 2008, Thomas Walsh was installed as the new presiding pastor.
The school states it "seeks to develop lifelong learners who are strong citizens with a strong Catholic identity".
Students who graduate from this school go to East Brunswick High School.
Funding for the school is derived from 70% tuition, 15% parish subsidy and 15% HSA through fundraising. Tuition for the 2015-2016 year is as follows:
The school has co-ed basketball, cross country, and soccer teams.
Heather O'Reilly, a professional soccer player, played soccer for the school, before joining the East Brunswick High School Soccer Team.
Coordinates: 40°25′56″N 74°25′20″W / 40.432341°N 74.422324°W
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