At a Glance

St. Joseph School inspires each child to discover his or her unique gifts as they grow and transform into young people of character, faith, and wisdom. Based on a proven curriculum, the school's program taught by our dedicated faculty empowers children to continually challenge themselves. We go beyond the basics to nurture the best in each child.


By the Numbers

  • 376 Students in PreK-8 for 2022-2023 school year
  • 99% of Students Attend First-choice High School
  • 12:1 - Student-Teacher Ratio



Achievements

2013-blue-ribboon.jpg#asset:565:url Named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2013, St. Joseph School was awarded the highest academic honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education on public and private elementary, middle, and high schools.
Graduation_Roary2016.jpg#asset:570:url The Class of 2023 received $536,800 in grants and scholarships for high school.
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In 2019, St. Joseph School received a Gold rating, for its PBIS program in its fourth year; this Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports protocol supports positive behavior of students through a multi-tiered school spirit incentive. Positive School Environment
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Tuition 2024-2025

Pre-K 4's and Grades K-7: $9,350 includes books and technolgy

Grade 8: $9,450 (includes $100 8th Grade Fee)

Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable) – New Families: $100 per child

Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable) – Returning Families: $500 per student (applicable to following year’s tuition balance)

Financial assistance is available. For more information, please visit the Tuition & Grants/ Aid page.

Positive School Environment

To foster a positive school environment where all students are educated in a safe and caring atmosphere, all Archdiocesan schools including St. Joseph School will follow established procedures for prevention and intervention for bullying, harassment or intimidation.

Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) has been implemented in every Archdiocesan elementary and high school to enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.

St. Joseph School has achieved Gold status with PBIS, the highest possible level for a program participant school.

Accreditation

St. Joseph School has met the requirements established by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission and Board of Trustees, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

AdvancED

All Archdiocesan high schools and elementary schools are accredited as a system through AdvancED. Every five years, the Department of Catholic Schools completes a system-wide accreditation review, which culminates with a visit by an AdvancED External Review Team. Each school is evaluated based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools.