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

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Top Ranked CT School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 257 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,212
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut 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 Elementary School
Pre-K	41
Kind	19
1	30
2	23
3	28
4	26
5	15
6	23
7	24
8	28

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Pre-K has the most students with 41, more than any other grade at St. Joseph Elementary School.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1924

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012

School Motto

The mission of St. Joseph School is to nurture our students through academic excellence, character formation and loving service, in a safe, welcoming and faith-filled environment.

Student Body

Total Students

257 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 33%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms are required

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,212

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Tuition Notes

sibling discounts available

% on Financial Aid

Admissions Director

Carmine Rita

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryTrack and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Newspaper StaffRobotics Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

St Joseph Elementary School opened its doors for the first time on Sept. 7, 1924.
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, St. Joseph Parish continues to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to young and old alike.
St. Joseph School continues to provide excellent academic and religious training. Saint Joseph School was awarded the 2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award in 2012.

St Joseph Elementary School opened its doors for the first time on Sept. 7, 1924. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, St. Joseph Parish continues to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to young and old alike. St. Joseph School continues to provide excellent academic and religious training. Saint Joseph School was awarded the 2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award in 2012.

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How much does St. Joseph Elementary School cost?

St. Joseph Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,212 for private students.

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

St. Joseph Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Gregory The Great School, Hudson Country Montessori School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Joseph Elementary School offer?

St. Joseph Elementary School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country and Track and Field.

What is St. Joseph Elementary School's ranking?

St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $26,057 for elementary schools and $34,610 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fairfield County, CT is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).