St. Joseph Catholic School offers a comprehensive education from preschool through fifth grade addressing the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and creative needs of each child.
We challenge each student to develop knowledge, skills, and good work habits that help them to excel in life.
St. Joseph catholic school philosophy is to incorporate christ teachings into everyday living and to nurture each child potential within the faith community.
St. Joseph Catholic School Provides safty and taking care of Pre-k children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 113 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 Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 to St. Joseph Catholic School is Harvest Christian Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Matthew's Episcopal School (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2620 Crestview Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4202
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4202
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students
Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1104 S Mccoll Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 316-4796
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 316-4796
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
1000 Las Alamedas
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1616
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1616
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
506-510 East Van Week St.
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 867-8721
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 867-8721
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 3 students Tuition listed
The Discovery School
Montessori School
1711 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-1117
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-1117
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1000 Las Alamedas
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1616
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1616
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
506-510 East Van Week St.
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 867-8721
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 867-8721
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 3 students Tuition listed
7001 N Ware Road
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
932 North Alamo Road
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 787-8445
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 787-8445
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Macedonian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
135 E State Highway 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 464-7950
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 464-7950
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2620 Crestview Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4202
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4202
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students
1000 Las Alamedas
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1616
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1616
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
506-510 East Van Week St.
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 867-8721
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 867-8721
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 3 students Tuition listed
The Discovery School
Montessori School
1711 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-1117
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-1117
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
7001 N Ware Road
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2620 Crestview Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4202
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-4202
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students
Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1104 S Mccoll Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 316-4796
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 316-4796
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
1000 Las Alamedas
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1616
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1616
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
The Discovery School
Montessori School
1711 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-1117
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-1117
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
Kids Village Montessori Lrnng
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5401 N G St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-8602
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-8602
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2385
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Robert R Vela High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2650
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Vision Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
1200 E Schunior
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2584
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2584
0.4 miles
Gr: 11-12
411 N 8th St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2300
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2300
0.5 miles
Gr: PK | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1
Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10010 N Villa Fernandez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2530
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2530
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
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