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

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About the School

St. Joseph Catholic School in Vancouver, WA, enrolls 473 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city neighborhood setting.
Founded in 1954, this Catholic co–educational school offers regular elementary and middle school programs with rolling admissions.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average class size of 22, supported by 23 teachers, 75% of whom hold advanced degrees.
Annual tuition is $10,200, with 33% of udents receiving financial aid averaging $1,500 per award.
Located in the Evergreen Highlands neighborhood,.
Joseph Catholic School is a midsize city private school affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and the Northwe Association of Accredited Schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 473 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,200
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington 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	67
Kind	52
1	46
2	52
3	40
4	50
5	44
6	45
7	42
8	35

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Pre-K is largest with 67 students, while Grade 8 is smallest at 35.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1954

Student Body

Total Students

473 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

K-5: School plaid, blue pants or skirt/skort with white or red shirts; 6-8: khaki pants or skorts, navy shirts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,200

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Tuition Notes

Estimated tuition for the 2023/2024 year, Rates will be no more than: in-parish tuition is $683/mo. for 1st child ($8,200); out of parish tuition is $850/mo ($10,200). We offer a multi student discount for second and successive siblings in K-8. Tuition will be published as soon as it is finalized. We also offer Variable Tuition for families who qualify. Contact Eileen Sherrill for more information. Families also have the option to pay the full Cost to Educate a child, which is typically about $1800 more than our published tuition rate.

% on Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Admissions Director

Eileen Sherrill

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubBand Club

Drama ClubMad Science

Speech ClubStudent Leadership Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

St. Joseph Catholic School offers a secure and loving community centered in Gospel values. We partner with our families to develop the spiritual, academic, and social growth of each student. In addition to the core academics subjects, all students in grades K-8 attend PE, Spanish, Art, Music/Band, and Technology twice a week. We also offer extra-curricular activities such as CYO sports, Band, Choir, Mad Science, Speech Club, Drama, Art Club, and Student Leadership for middle school students. If you have questions, please contact us. We want to share what makes the St. Joseph School community so special.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?

St. Joseph Catholic School's tuition is approximately $10,200 for private students.

What schools are St. Joseph Catholic School often compared to?

St. Joseph Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?

St. Joseph Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?

St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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).

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Catholic School located?

St. Joseph Catholic School is located in the Evergreen Highlands neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.

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The average private school tuition in Vancouver, WA is $11,574 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).