In February of 1912, at the St. Joseph Hall, there was a meeting held to see the prospect of having a parochial school in Mandan. The decision was made to remodel the old A-frame church to accommodate 125 school children.
In 1913, the school doors open, with over 200 students arriving for the 1st day of school.
Since then, St. Joseph School has been a staple of high-quality Catholic Education.
For over 110 years, we have been educating children in Mandan and the surrounding community.
In 2020, the school made the change from traditional education to Montessori education.
We now proudly offer quality Catholic education from age 3 to seniors in high school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1913
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
We are a family that fosters spiritual guidance, service, and fellowship through the ministry of the Sacraments of Jesus Christ to all God's People, seen and unseen.
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 14%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
"CATHOLIC SCHOOLS HAVE PROVEN TO BE OF PRICELESS VALUE TO
GENERATIONS OF CHILDREN - TEACHING THEM TO KNOW, LOVE, TO SERVE
GOD, AND PREPARING THEM TO TAKE THEIR PLACE ACTIVELY AND
RESPONSIBLY IN THE COMMUNITY OF THE CHURCH."- POPE ST. JOHN PAUL
II
At Saint Joseph Catholic School, we are serious about the formation of the whole child. Education is not soley the communication of theories, principles, and knowledge. It is about feeding our dear children's minds, bodies, and souls.St. Joseph School has been educating children for over a century. At the beginning ofthe fall 2020 school year, St. Joseph`s School will transition the learning center and the K-5 school into Montessori classrooms. We will be adding a second Children`s House, a lower elementary classroom (grades 1 3), and an upper elementary classroom (grades 4 6). As well, the third floor of the school has become a Montessori lower adolescent school (grades 7 9) and upper Adolescent (grades 10-12) called School of the Holy Family
FACILITY:
At Saint Joseph Catholic School, we are serious about the formation of the whole child. Education is not soley the communication of theories, principles, and knowledge. It is about feeding our dear children's minds, bodies, and souls.St. Joseph School has been educating children for over a century. At the beginning ofthe fall 2020 school year, St. Joseph`s School will transition the learning center and the K-5 school into Montessori classrooms. We will be adding a second Children`s House, a lower elementary classroom (grades 1 3), and an upper elementary classroom (grades 4 6). As well, the third floor of the school has become a Montessori lower adolescent school (grades 7 9) and upper Adolescent (grades 10-12) called School of the Holy Family
FACILITY:
- Spacious Campus
- Centrally Located
- Large Gymnasium
- Separate Cafeteria
- Science/Art Lab
- Air Conditioned Classrooms
- Fenced Playground
- Academic Quality
- Favorable Student / Teacher Ratio
- Incorporate Christian Values in Daily Programs
- Sacramental Preperation
- Full MontessoriCurriculum
- Music & Art Programs
- Special Needs Programs
- Speech & Language
- Learning Disabilities
- School Board & Parish Support
- PTO
- Coordinated Dresswear
- Cooperative Programs with University of Mary Student Teaching
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School cost?
St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What schools are St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School often compared to?
St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Christ The King Catholic Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School offer?
St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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