Our Mission Statement: St. Joseph Catholic School, open to all, strives for acdemic excellence, rooted in the teachings of Christ through cooperative and independent learning, enriched by worship and service opportunities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,200
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Differences
Year Founded
1868
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khakis/dress shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
All students receive income based scholarships through the EdChoice program.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,200
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Associate
Andrea Burton, secretary
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- St. Joseph Catholic School has a great teacher-pupil ratio, follows the State of Ohio educational learning standards and the Diocese of Toledo curriculum. We offer a variety of sports opportunities, an active participation in religious practices, weekly Mass, music, physical education, technology and art.
- St. Joseph Catholic School is a State of Ohio Ed Choice and Jon Peterson Scholarship provider.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?
St. Joseph Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Joseph Catholic School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?
St. Joseph Catholic School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Catholic School is Center For Autism / Dyslexia - Bucyrus (11.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (4.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 N Liberty St
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Discovery School ![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]( "Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.")
Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
26 West St
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
5754 State Route 61 S
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 683-1697
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 683-1697
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 98 students
1040 W Cook Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 756-9947
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 756-9947
10.7 miles
Gr: K-8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Center For Autism / Dyslexia - Bucyrus
Special Education School
1630 E Southern Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
11.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
St. Peter's High School ![St. Peter's High School Photo]( "St. Peter's High School Photo")
(Catholic)
104 W 1st St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
11.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
-- Mansfield Christian School-
(Christian)
500 Logan Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
11.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
752 North Stewart Rd
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-9707
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-9707
13.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Wayside Christian School
(Baptist)
2345 Kerstetter Rd
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 N Liberty St
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Discovery School ![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]( "Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.")
Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
26 West St
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
5754 State Route 61 S
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 683-1697
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 683-1697
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 98 students
1040 W Cook Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 756-9947
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 756-9947
10.7 miles
Gr: K-8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
138 N Liberty St
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Discovery School ![Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.]( "Discovery School Photo - Horse back riding at RaeMelton.")
Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
26 West St
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
5754 State Route 61 S
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 683-1697
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 683-1697
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 98 students
Lorine's Little Learners Childcare Lrn Center
Alternative School
276 Harker St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 522-0056
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 522-0056
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 16 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Brightwood Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
9279.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
William H. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
9279.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Marion Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
9279.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
9279.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Harding High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
9280.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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