St. Bernard School vs. St. Joseph School
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School Overview
Overview
All students of St. Bernard's Catholic School are unique and should be afforded the opportunity to develop a life exemplified by the life of Jesus Christ.
We believe in a holistic educational approach which fosters the academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development.
Our catholic beliefs are emphasized by empowering staff and students to extend Christianity beyond the school and into the community.
Our school goal is to be an extension of the catholic home, modeling healthy christian values.
St. Joseph School believes that education should deal with the whole person, and understands that each student is a unique individual created in the image and likeness of God.
Catholic education adds the dimension of a value system with Christ as a model.
St. Joseph School seeks to create an atmosphere of faith, community, and caring.
Frequent prayer, participation in liturgies, encouragement of academic excellence, attention to individual needs and the development of each student's full potential are the essence of our endeavors.
In cooperation with parents, who are the primary educators, the school's aim is to instill basic Christian principles.
The hope of St. Joseph School is that such an education will motivate the students to assist in building a more Christian community and just society.
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1857
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Students Body
Total Students
120 students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
21
Kindergarten Students
22
12
Grade 1 Students
25
14
Grade 2 Students
24
13
Grade 3 Students
24
7
Grade 4 Students
-
16
Grade 5 Students
14
14
Grade 6 Students
-
20
Grade 7 Students
-
15
Grade 8 Students
-
17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
13 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:11
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$1,795
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Tuition Notes
Tuition is prorated for 2nd, 3rd and 4th child.
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% on Financial Aid
10%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
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