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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
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
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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The nearest high school to St. Joseph Catholic School is Treasures Of Life Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul's Episcopal School (0.3 miles away)
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5001 State Road 540 West
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1449 34th St Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 967-5145
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 967-5145
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Gr: K-8 | 19 students
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2020 E Hinson Ave
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(863) 422-2037
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Quick Facts
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
151 King Road SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5001 State Road 540 West
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Landmark Christian School
(Baptist)
2020 E Hinson Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-2037
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-2037
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
3151 Hardin Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 845-3822
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 845-3822
10.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
151 King Road SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5001 State Road 540 West
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1449 34th St Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 967-5145
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 967-5145
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Landmark Christian School
(Baptist)
2020 E Hinson Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-2037
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-2037
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
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Location
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Quick Facts
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
151 King Road SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5001 State Road 540 West
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-5980
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Landmark Christian School
(Baptist)
2020 E Hinson Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-2037
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 422-2037
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-5031
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
656 Avenue L Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-8485
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-8485
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
700 N Lake Howard Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Treasures Of Life Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2100
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2100
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
515 Ave I Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 875-5573
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 875-5573
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Future Scholars Christian Academy
(Church of God)
222 E Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-8002
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-8002
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 34 students
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Location
Miles
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Treasures Of Life Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2100
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2100
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Future Scholars Christian Academy
(Church of God)
222 E Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-8002
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-8002
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 34 students
151 King Road SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1700 Buckeye Loop Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-4135
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
1102 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Ste G
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 229-7893
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 229-7893
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
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Miles
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St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
656 Avenue L Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-8485
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-8485
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Treasures Of Life Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1202 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2100
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2100
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
515 Ave I Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 875-5573
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 875-5573
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Future Scholars Christian Academy
(Church of God)
222 E Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-8002
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-8002
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 34 students
Winter Haven Montessori
Montessori School
305 Avenue E Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-8208
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-8208
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 55 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
656 Avenue L Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-8485
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-8485
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
700 N Lake Howard Dr
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 294-3188
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
515 Ave I Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 875-5573
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 875-5573
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Winter Haven Montessori
Montessori School
305 Avenue E Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-8208
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-8208
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 55 students Tuition listed
151 King Road SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-0930
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rcma Mulberry Community Academy
Charter School
4438 Academy Dr
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 425-9246
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 425-9246
8321.5 miles
Gr: K-2 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
James W. Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2727 Shepherd Rd
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 648-3525
8322 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Willow Oak School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4815 Bailey Road
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 417-6670
8322 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Mulberry Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Dr Mlk Jr Ave Se
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1066
8322.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 1st Ave Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1061
8322.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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