Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School vs. St. Joseph Catholic School
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School Overview
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Overview
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St. Joseph Catholic School in Vancouver, WA, enrolls 473 udents from preâkindergarten through 8th grade in a city neighborhood setting.
Founded in 1954, this Catholic coâeducational school offers regular elementary and middle school programs with rolling admissions.
The school has a udentâteacher ratio of 21:1 and an average class size of 22, supported by 23 teachers, 75% of whom hold advanced degrees.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2000-2001
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1956
1954
Students Body
Total Students
276 students
473 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
67
Kindergarten Students
25
52
Grade 1 Students
17
46
Grade 2 Students
28
52
Grade 3 Students
24
40
Grade 4 Students
23
50
Grade 5 Students
24
44
Grade 6 Students
30
45
Grade 7 Students
20
42
Grade 8 Students
37
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
81%
75%
Average Class Size
19
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Plaid uniform K-5th, khaki and navy polo shirts for middle school)
(Plaid uniform K-5th, khaki and navy polo shirts for middle school)
Casual
(K-5: School plaid, blue pants or skirt/skort with white or red shirts; 6-8: khaki pants or skorts, navy shirts)
(K-5: School plaid, blue pants or skirt/skort with white or red shirts; 6-8: khaki pants or skorts, navy shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,975
$10,200
Tuition Notes
2026 - 2027 K-8th Tuition
Cost of K-8 Education $12,851
Out-of-Parish K-8 Tuition $11,500
In-Parish K-8 Tuition $9,700
2026 - 2027 Preschool Tuition
Half Day Program - 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Tu/W/Th $3,080 per year
M - F $5,175 per year
Full Day Program - 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Tu/W/Th $6,160 per year
M - F $10,350 per year
Estimated tuition for the 2023/2024 year, Rates will be no more than: in-parish tuition is $683/mo. for 1st child ($8,200); out of parish tuition is $850/mo ($10,200). We offer a multi student discount for second and successive siblings in K-8. Tuition will be published as soon as it is finalized. We also offer Variable Tuition for families who qualify. Contact Eileen Sherrill for more information. Families also have the option to pay the full Cost to Educate a child, which is typically about $1800 more than our published tuition rate.
% on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
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100%
Admissions Director
Vikki Pynenburg
Eileen Sherrill
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Battle of the BooksLourdes Leadership
Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand Club
Drama ClubMad Science
Speech ClubStudent Leadership Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir