St. Joseph Catholic School in De Witt, IA, serves 199 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town community setting.
The co–educational Catholic school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 14 full–time teachers.
The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and includes programs for exceptional children.
Joseph Catholic School has a udent diversity representation of approximately 1.3 percent.
The school offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum with a religious orientation consient with its Catholic affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph Catholic School often compared to?
St. Joseph Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Prince Of Peace Catholic School by visitors of our site.
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).
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
It is a great school. It has incredible work ethic and pretty good teachers. It is a great learning environment for kids.
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