St. Joseph Elementary School

Celebrating 125 years of Catholic primary education in Moorhead, St.
Joseph's Catholic School is a Parish school of St. Joseph's and St. Francis de Sales.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
248 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Joseph Elementary School often compared to?
St. Joseph Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Park Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Joseph Elementary School's ranking?
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,747 for elementary schools and $14,367 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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