St. Joseph Cathedral School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 434 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Cathedral School
Pre-K	69
Kind	42
1	35
2	38
3	32
4	43
5	48
6	37
7	47
8	43

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

434 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Available in student handbook online

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

This cost is for registered Catholic families. Cost for non-parish families is the cost per student: $4300 for 2010-2011.

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Spencer Allen

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic BowlArt Club

BandChoir

Math CountsSchool Musical

Student CouncilYearbook

School Notes

St. Joseph Cathedral School work to give our students a broad and deep knowledge of God and what He created, and the ability to understand this through the lens of what God has revealed to us.
Of particular focus are the teachings and practices of the Catholic faith, as it has been preserved in Sacred Scripture and Tradition for two-thousand years.
In athletics and other extra-curricular activities, our coaches, players, and spectators are to model sportsmanship and acknowledge the role of God's hand in even the smallest victories.
In our social development, we are to see each other as fellow members of the body of Christ, bringing the same dignity and respect to our relationships that we would to Christ. Spiritually, enthusiastic participation in the sacraments and the liturgical life of the Church are to be the focus in our Christian development, culminating in an emphasis on the Eucharist, which is the source and summit of our Catholic faith.
Flowing from this is the development of a healthy prayer life and a respect for the sacrament of reconciliation as the means by which we are brought back into a right relationship with God after slipping in our journey toward sanctification.
St. Joseph Cathedral School is a ministry of the Cathedral parish and the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City.
The school operates under the direction of the Diocesan Catholic School Office.
The principal directs daily activities of the school.
The pastor, principal and the assistant principal form the local school administration.
An advisory school board recommends general policies and finances.
St. Joseph Cathedral School admits children regardless of race, sex, color or ethnic background.
Verification of previous school and/or health records must take place before a child is admitted.

St. Joseph Cathedral School works to give our students a broad and deep knowledge of God and what He created, and the ability to understand this through the lens of what God has revealed to us. Of particular focus are the teachings and practices of the Catholic faith, as it has been preserved in Sacred Scripture and Tradition for two-thousand years. In athletics and other extra-curricular activities, our coaches, players, and spectators are to model sportsmanship and acknowledge the role of God's hand in even the smallest victories. In our social development, we are to see each other as fellow members of the body of Christ, bringing the same dignity and respect to our relationships that we would to Christ. Spiritually, enthusiastic participation in the sacraments and the liturgical life of the Church are to be the focus in our Christian development, culminating in an emphasis on the Eucharist, which is the source and summit of our Catholic faith. Flowing from this is the development of a healthy prayer life and a respect for the sacrament of reconciliation as the means by which we are brought back into a right relationship with God after slipping in our journey toward sanctification. St. Joseph Cathedral School is a ministry of the Cathedral parish and the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City. The school operates under the direction of the Diocesan Catholic School Office. The principal directs daily activities of the school. The pastor, principal and the assistant principal form the local school administration. An advisory school board recommends general policies and finances. St. Joseph Cathedral School admits children regardless of race, sex, color or ethnic background. Verification of previous school and/or health records must take place before a child is admitted.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph Cathedral School?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph Cathedral School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

What sports does St. Joseph Cathedral School offer?

St. Joseph Cathedral School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph Cathedral School's ranking?

St. Joseph Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Cathedral School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Jefferson City, MO is $14,155 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).