Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Average class size: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Joseph Catholic School
About the School
- St. Joseph School strives to create, with parents, a distinctive Christian educational environment that builds and nourishes a community of faith, helps students relate the word of Christ to their daily lives, and acquire skills and values for effective service to others.
- As Catholic School Educators, we believe our Catholic School is not only a school, but a community of faith; we believe those entrusted to us are not only students, but children of God; we believe we are not only educators, but Ministers of the Gospel; we believe the values we teach are not only character development, but a call to Holiness; we believe our courses of study are not only academic pursuits, but a search for Truth; we believe the purpose of education is not only for personal gain and the development of society, but for the transformation of the world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Average class size: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1861
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
73 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: St. Joseph School strives to create, with parents, a community of faith where students acquire life long skills and values in a distinctive Christian educational environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 and elementary school to St. Joseph Catholic School is Norwalk Catholic School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Norwalk Catholic School - Early Childhood Center (3.9 miles away)
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Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
77 State Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8480
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 652 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 294 students
Catholic
31 Milan Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6091
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
250-B Benedict Ave.
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2011
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Christian
124c Cleveland Rd
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 652 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Christian
124c Cleveland Rd
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
3809 MAPLE AVE
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-8642
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 507 students
Catholic
410 W Jefferson St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-1892
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
1022 S Main St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-8251
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 652 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 294 students
Catholic
31 Milan Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6091
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
250-B Benedict Ave.
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2011
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Christian
124c Cleveland Rd
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
304 E Main St.
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-6066
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
77 State Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8480
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
304 E Main St.
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-6066
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 25 students
Alternative School (Christian)
428 Kilbourne St
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-3969
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
429 Huron St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-4640
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
Montessori School
329 Ohio St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-6181
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buckeye Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
938 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1022
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1022
9316.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Green Springs Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 N Broadway St
Green Springs, OH 44836
(419) 639-2902
Green Springs, OH 44836
(419) 639-2902
9317.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Clyde High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Race St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9511
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9511
9319.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Clyde Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 S Main St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
9320 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Mcpherson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4230 Limerick Rd
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9150
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9150
9320.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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