St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School is a coeducational college preparatory high school and middle school serving students in grades 7-12 in the Diocese of Jackson.
St. Joseph Catholic School is a diverse community of learners committed to Gospel values and to academic excellence.
Rooted in the rich educational traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, the school prepares students to be independent thinkers and responsible leaders in the service of others.
We dedicate ourselves to the ideals of Catholic education, and we strive to awaken the minds and spirits of our students to the appreciation of the beauty of creation, the dignity of life, and the demands of justice.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1870
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
413 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Average ACT score
23
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
school uniforms
school uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Joseph Catholic School is a coeducational college preparatory high school and middle school serving students in grades 7-12 in the Diocese of Jackson. St. Joseph Catholic School is a diverse community of learners committed to Gospel values and to academic excellence. Rooted in the rich educational traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, the school prepares students to be independent thinkers and responsible leaders in the service of others. We dedicate ourselves to the ideals of Catholic education, and we strive to awaken the minds and spirits of our students to the appreciation of the beauty of creation, the dignity of life, and the demands of justice.
Source: Verified school update
School Calendar
View the St. Joseph Catholic School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First day of 2nd Semester (Events)
January 04, 2023 (Wednesday)
SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
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Madison Ridgeland Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 1,075 students 0.8 miles 7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-4455
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-4455
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PK-12
1,075
Canton Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 291 students 12.9 miles 1 Nancy Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5231
12.9
PK-12
291
Grades: 1-12 | 153 students 12 miles 4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
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1-12
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Grades: PK-12 | 112 students 14.9 miles 1580 Clinton-Raymond Rd.
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5863
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5863
14.9
PK-12
112
Grades: PK-12 | 1,162 students 7 miles 4908 Ridgewood Road
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(601) 364-5761
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PK-12
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