St. Joseph School vs. Bethel Christian School
Should you attend St. Joseph School or Bethel Christian School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Extra-curric.
School History
Bethel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
Sports offered
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1946
1988
Students Body
Total Students
181 students
393 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
50
Kindergarten Students
22
40
Grade 1 Students
31
38
Grade 2 Students
19
32
Grade 3 Students
21
34
Grade 4 Students
23
36
Grade 5 Students
12
40
Grade 6 Students
12
44
Grade 7 Students
10
31
Grade 8 Students
11
48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
35%
n/a
Average Class Size
19
24
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(All students wear a uniform)
(All students wear a uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,999
$4,960
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates are set yearly by the Board of Directors, and are below the actual cost to educate thanks to family participation in school fundraisers and returns on our endowments.
2020/21 K-4th grade annual tuition $4,960
2020/21 5th-8th grade annual tuition $5,180
*Discount for additional siblings
Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
Admissions Director
Jeny Askeland
Becky Gaffney
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubExtended Care Program
Hiking ClubKnights of Columbus
Student Council AssociationYouth Groups
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesClass Grade-level Musicals
Music ClassPottery
Schoolwide Annual Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading