St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School opened its door in August of 1961 to a total of 100 students in four classrooms.
The staff of three sisters and one lay teacher taught grades one through eight.
There were two grades per classroom until 1969, when the North wing was added.
The current Family Center Building, which also serves as the school cafeteria, had previously served as the Church until the current church was built and dedicated in 1981.
Our Mission Statement uses the word catholic to describe our purpose: Christ centered Academics Taught with Hope, faith and love, in cooperation with Our families by intertwining our Learning and lives In our ever changing Community and world.
St. Joseph Catholic School promotes the teachings of the Catholic Church and instills in our students a profound and personal spirituality.
Education is one of the most important ways by which the Church fulfills its commitment to the dignity of the person and the building of community.
The school seeks to provide a unique setting where spiritual, academic, and social growth is realized within a faith community.
The school develops Catholic values and attitudes within our students and places emphasis on their responsibility to bring Christ to others. This is accomplished through the faculty and staff being responsive to the needs of the students, empowering them with skills and factual knowledge that stimulate creative thinking, and by uniting with the community in prayer, work, and love.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 258 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,725
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- Average class size: 16 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
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006
Student Body
Total Students
258 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
16 students
Advanced Courses
Honors Algebra and Honors Biology; Spanish I
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khaki, navy, oxford, polos)
(khaki, navy, oxford, polos)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
92%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Lego Robotics Club, National Junior Honor Society, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Matters and National Junior Art Honor Society, Drama
Lego Robotics Club, National Junior Honor Society, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Matters and National Junior Art Honor Society, Drama
School Notes
- Last two years of reportcards Last two years of standardized testing (if applicable) 2 Recommendation letters from current teachers (if applicable) Any documented learning needs paperwork Entrance test - grades K-8
Source: Verified school update
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