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St. Joseph Catholic School

535 Avenue M Northwest
Winter Haven, FL 33881

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Tel: (863) 293-3311

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St. Joseph Catholic School's curriculum is based on academic excellence, taking into consideration moral, emotional, mental, physical and social development.

Students are taught the knowledge, skills and values to become self-disciplined, responsible, and service-centered Christians.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 473 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
National Middle School Association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Student Body

Total Students

473 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

45%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryDance

Flag FootballFootball

GolfSoccer

TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

BandE-team

Early Act (Jr. Rotary Club)Geo-Bee

NJHSStudent Service Council

School Notes

St. Jospeh Catholic School--Where Believing is Achieving

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?

St. Joseph Catholic School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?

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

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

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 473 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Polk County, FL is $12,132 for elementary schools and $12,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Polk County, FL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).