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St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa

2200 N Gomez Ave Tampa, FL 33607
Tel: (813) 879-7720
www.stjosephtampa.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Joseph School promotes academic excellence with an emphasis on faith development in an atmosphere of unconditional love.
  • Our mission is to instill the values and teachings of Jesus Christ in a positive, safe, and caring environment.
  • We strive to make those values part of our children's lives so that they may become active, contributing members of our society.
  • We encourage learning on all levels to help student realize their potential, yet recognize their own uniqueness.
  • Through the combined efforts of parents, teachers, parish volunteers, Salesian Sisters and Diocesan priests, our hope is that our students will be well equipped to meet the challenges that await them.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
Pre-K30
Kind35
131
230
329
428
524
629
730
818
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Grade 8 enrollment lowest with 18 students, far fewer than the 35 in kindergarten.
Year Founded
1896
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Student Body

Total Students
284 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 48%

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Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Tony LaRussa, Major League Baseball Manager -
    • Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball Player and Manager -
    • Dave Magadan, Major League Baseball Player -
    • Tino Martinez, Major League Baseball Player -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa?
St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa famous alumni include: Tony LaRussa, Major League Baseball Manager, Lou Piniella, Major League Baseball Player and Manager, Dave Magadan, Major League Baseball Player and Tino Martinez, Major League Baseball Player.
What is St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa's ranking?
St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa located?
St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa is located in the Northeast MacFarlane neighborhood of Tampa, FL.

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