St. Joseph Catholic School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 173 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,450
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Middle School Association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Catholic School
Pre-K	48
Kind	11
1	14
2	16
3	20
4	11
5	11
6	12
7	12
8	18

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1947

School Calendar

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Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

173 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,450

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Tuition Notes

We have a comprehensive financial aid program available and make it our mission to ensure Catholic education to all who desire it, regardless of financial circumstances.l

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

FootballSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Futue Scientists and Engineers of AmericaInstrumental Music

Lego LeagueMock Trial

Spring MusicalStudent Council

Students Okay Without Drugs and AlcoholVocal Music

School Notes

St. Joseph Catholic School promotes the development of the whole student in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
St. Joseph assists the family and parish in promoting spiritual and personal formation of its young people through daily religious education classes; direct living faith experiences; liturgy planning and participation; service opportunities; and sacramental and prayer experiences.
St. Joseph School provides daily religious education classes, direct living faith experiences, liturgy planning and participation, service opportunities and sacramental and prayer experiences.

School Motto: St. Joseph Catholic School is a faith-filled, family atmosphere parish school serving preschool through eighth grade that inspires families to lead, learn and serve through the Catholic faith.

St. Joseph Catholic School promotes the development of the whole student in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
St. Joseph assists the family and parish in promoting spiritual and personal formation of its young people through daily religious education classes; direct living faith experiences; liturgy planning and participation; service opportunities; and sacramental and prayer experiences.
St. Joseph School provides daily religious education classes, direct living faith experiences, liturgy planning and participation, service opportunities and sacramental and prayer experiences.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?

St. Joseph Catholic School's tuition is approximately $2,450 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 87%.

What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?

St. Joseph Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

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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