St. Joseph Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 296 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,607
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

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

School Facts

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	56
Kind	35
1	29
2	27
3	28
4	25
5	26
6	18
7	26
8	26

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Pre-K has 56 students and enrollment is smallest in Grade 6 at 18, showing younger grades are much larger than middle grades.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

https://school.stjosephcommunity.org/academics/meeting-individual-needs/

Year Founded

1953

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

296 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Preschool-8th grade students wear uniforms. PreK-5 wear blue pants, grades 6-8 wear khaki or blue pants. All students must wear polo shirts with school logo. Girls in PreK-4 wear plaid jumpers, girls in 5-8th grade wear plaid skirts.

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,607

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Tuition Notes

We offer multi-child discounts for 3+children. All families are encouraged to apply for financial aid.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer PreK program only (ages 3-preKindergarten)

% on Financial Aid

30%

Admissions Associate

C. Meaden

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

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BaseballBasketball

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

J A Biz TownMath Masters

Quiz BowlSchool Mass Choir

Spelling BeeStudent Leaders and Service Projects

Arts and Music Programs:

Christmas ProgramGeography Bee

Hand Chime ChoirMiddle School Band

Spring Musical

School Notes

St. Joseph School achieves academic excellence through a challenging curriculum.
We prepare our youth to be leaders in their community working for the common good while embracing the rich traditions of the Catholic Church.

Why choose St. Joseph School?

Dedicated teachers and staff
Focus on social justice and service learning
Integrated Catholic teachings
21st Century Learning - collaboration, creativity, communication, critical thinking and compassion
Multi-Age family circles and student leadership opportunities
Connected and involved volunteers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?

St. Joseph Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,607 for private students.

Does St. Joseph Catholic School offer a summer program?

Yes, St. Joseph Catholic School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?

St. Joseph Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?

St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.

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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The average private school tuition in Dakota County, MN is $13,004 for elementary schools and $19,491 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dakota County, MN is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).