Saint Joseph School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 288 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,653
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Saint Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Saint Joseph School
Pre-K	40
Kind	23
1	20
2	36
3	37
4	27
5	27
6	31
7	25
8	22

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Pre-K has the most students with 40, more than any other grade at Saint Joseph School.

Year Founded

1909

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School Motto

Promotes academic excellence rooted in Gospel values and Catholic tradition

Student Body

Total Students

288 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

39%

Average Class Size

20 students

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,653

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Application URL

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Our Mission: Saint Joseph School, a Catholic co-educational elementary school, promotes academic excellence rooted in Gospel values, fosters the formation of minds, hearts and spirits and encourages growth in responsibility and service.

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How much does Saint Joseph School cost?

Saint Joseph School's tuition is approximately $5,653 for private students.

What is Saint Joseph School's ranking?

Saint Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint Joseph School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Missouri is $11,098 for elementary schools and $14,282 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).