St. Joseph Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked FL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,570
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Academy
9	82
10	82
11	80
12	75

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Year Founded

1866

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School Motto

An Unrivaled Tradition

Student Body

Total Students

319 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

73%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1230

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,570

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Admissions Director

Patrick M. Keane

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Gold, Hunter green, Vegas Gold

School Mascot

Flashes

School Notes

St. Joseph Academy is the oldest Catholic High School in the State of Florida.
Founded in 1866 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St Augustine, it stands on a strong Catholic foundation of educational excellence and social justice.
As a Catholic high school under the auspices of the Diocese of St. Augustine, we seek to provide an equal opportunity for each student, in a challenging academic environment, to become a knowledgeable, self-directed, compassionate Christian, able to face the challenges of the future with faith, hope, and love.

St. Joseph Academy is the oldest Catholic High School in the State of Florida.
Founded in 1866 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St Augustine, it stands on a strong Catholic foundation of educational excellence and social justice.
As a Catholic high school under the auspices of the Diocese of St. Augustine, we seek to provide an equal opportunity for each student, in a challenging academic environment, to become a knowledgeable, self-directed, compassionate Christian, able to face the challenges of the future with faith, hope, and love.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Academy cost?

St. Joseph Academy's tuition is approximately $8,570 for private students.

What sports does St. Joseph Academy offer?

St. Joseph Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Joseph Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.

What is St. Joseph Academy's ranking?

St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Academy?

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

School Reviews

5 9/8/2023

Great School. Added 33 new transfers from around north Florida. We also have a lacrosse team. 4th year in.

- Posted by Administrator - Peter Wiles

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The average private school tuition in Saint Augustine, FL is $6,721 for elementary schools and $5,834 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).