St. Joseph Catholic School

OUR MISSION: In partnership with family, parish and the community, St. Joseph Catholic School serves God and community by educating Pre-K through 8th grade students.
The school develops the whole child by providing an education integrated with traditional Catholic values and spirituality.

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

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School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1860
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Please ask school for uniform policy.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Book Club, Cribbage Club, Science Fair, Student Council, Yearbook, Young Rembrandts, Youth Enrichment Classes

School Notes

  • School Motto: Take a closer step to Heaven, and don’t go alone!
  • OUR PHILOSOPHY: Our school is a Catholic community where students, parents, staff and administration work together. We function as a community celebrating liturgy, our Catholic legacy, and life as worship. The learning process is a partnership shared by the student, who accepts the responsibility and challenge for his/her own education; the parent, who serves as primary role model for learning in each child's life; and the teacher, whose expertise guides the learning activities of the student. We maintain that knowledge is a means of education, not its end. We recognize that as a Catholic school, academic knowledge integrated with Catholic values helps foster positive and productive character in our students. We believe that all education is a lifelong pursuit.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?
St. Joseph Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,400 for private students.
What schools are St. Joseph Catholic School often compared to?
St. Joseph Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?
St. Joseph Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Carver County, MN is $4,619 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Carver County, MN is 98% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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