Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Joseph Catholic School Ost
About the School
- St. Joseph Catholic School O in Mount Hope, KS serves 164 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1905, the school has a longanding history as a Catholic elementary and middle school affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The udent–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 12 teaching staff members, offering a regular elementary and secondary program.
- The school's udent diversity includes a 0.71% student color representation, reflecting its community demographic profile.
- Joseph Catholic School O ranks among the oldest private schools in Kansas, with a rural location approximately 8 to 14 miles from other nearby private K–8 schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Joseph Catholic School Ost ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph Catholic School Ost's ranking?
St. Joseph Catholic School Ost ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School Ost?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School Ost is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Catholic School Ost is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School (16.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Pauls Lutheran School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Spirit Catholic School (11.6 miles away)
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Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
621 Lincoln
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3584
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
18218 W Us Highway 54
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-8139
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
12725 W 21st Street North
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 425-7050
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Friends
14700 W Us Highway 54
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 729-0303
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
Catholic
645 N 119th St W
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 721-5693
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,169 students
Catholic
8101 W Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-2390
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
1813 W University St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 832-3319
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-10 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2725 S Osage Ave
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 415 students
Sports: 11
Christian
915 E 53rd St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 104 students
Christian
5013 S. Dean Rd.
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 860-1790
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
621 Lincoln
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3584
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
18218 W Us Highway 54
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-8139
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
12725 W 21st Street North
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 425-7050
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Friends
14700 W Us Highway 54
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 729-0303
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
Catholic
645 N 119th St W
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 721-5693
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
18218 W Us Highway 54
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-8139
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
12725 W 21st Street North
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 425-7050
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Friends
14700 W Us Highway 54
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 729-0303
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8722 Thurman St.
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 721-0168
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 694 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
853 N Socora St
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-5171
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Rush
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2607
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2607
6.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Andale Elem-middle
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Rush
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Garden Plain Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Section Line
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Garden Plain High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Sedgwick
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
6.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Cheney High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Marshall
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3113
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3113
8.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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