Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 96 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Independent Private Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Pre-K	34
Kind	13
1	11
2	10
3	11
4	9
5	8

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1954

Student Body

Total Students

96 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

khaki & polos, mass uniform on Thursday

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Assistance available, most families qualify

% on Financial Aid

75%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$150,000

Admissions Director

Amanda Almanza

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Morning MileageSeveral after school clubs

School Notes

Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School was established in 1954 and has served the St. Joseph Parish family, the Diocese, and the community since that time.
St. Joseph's has been fully accredited since 1966. The heartbeat of our school is the privilege of living and sharing our faith each day with our students and community.
It beats within the hearts of our dedicated, experienced, and loving staff, who are committed to nurturing the potential in every child.
The mission of Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School is to form each student in a spirit of faith and academic excellence according to Roman Catholic principles.
Our school, in partnership with parents, embraces every child, educates with love and empowers every student to develop to his or her fullest potential.
Vision: Building His Kingdom one child at a time.

School Motto: Embrace Educate Empower

As a Catholic school, Saint Joseph seeks to enhance in its students, staff and parents an experience of the love of God made real by Jesus Christ today.
To achieve this, the Saint Joseph community continually strives through prayer, sacraments, and ministry, for an appreciation of the word of God, an expression of love in living community, and service to the larger community.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph, patron of the school, are models for the Saint Joseph community to pursue these challenging objectives.
As an institution of learning, Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School addresses and challenges the intellectual, moral, physical, social, and spiritual growth of students.
Saint Joseph fosters in students an appreciation of their self worth, respect for others, and a sensitivity to the challenges and promise of the future.
Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School School extended community is to provide a family oriented Christian environment of academic excellence where each child has the opportunity To mature in faith through spiritual guidance to develop intellectually emotionally and physically in order to prepare for service to others.

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Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

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Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary's Cathedral School by visitors of our site.

What is Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School's ranking?

Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School?

The application deadline for Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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