St. Joseph Elementary School serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. The student:teacher of St.
Joseph Elementary School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
150 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
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 Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph Elementary School located?
St. Joseph Elementary School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Elementary School is Gmaa (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Catholic School (2.9 miles away)
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St. Paul Catholic School![St. Paul Catholic School Photo]( "St. Paul Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1425 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Gmaa
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
St. Augustine Catholic School
(Catholic)
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Creative Life Preparatory School
(Christian)
1222 Riverside Blvd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
4.9 miles
Gr: K-10 | 22 students
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