St. Joseph Catholic School in Paris, AR, serves 70 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a Catholic, co–educational town–based setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 4 teachers on staff, supporting elementary and middle school education.
Founded with a Catholic religious affiliation, the school is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
Joseph Catholic School is ranked in the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for udent diversity, with 97% of enrolled students representing students of color.
Families seeking a Catholic town school environment in Paris, AR, can consider.
Joseph Catholic School for grades PK–8 with an enrollment of 70 udents.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Faith is like a bright ray of sunlight. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Subiaco Academy (5.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Keystone School (7.6 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
5.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keystone School
Montessori School
12138 Sheep Farm Rd
Ratcliff, AR 72951
(479) 438-9017
Ratcliff, AR 72951
(479) 438-9017
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 22 students
Franklin County Learning Center
Special Education School
304 N 13th Street
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3552
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3552
14.9 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
939 Sunnyside Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
31.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Main St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
32.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
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