St. Joseph Elementary School in Blakeslee, OH serves 44 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural, Catholic elementary and secondary program.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a faculty of 5 teachers, supporting a small enrollment size.
As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the school aligns with Catholic educational andards.
Located in a rural community,. Joseph Elementary offers co–educational inruction within a faith–based environment.
The school provides education at a tuition rate appropriate for families seeking Catholic elementary and middle school options in Blakeslee.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Elementary School is New Hope Christian School (17.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary School (5.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
314 South Locust Street
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
(Catholic)
11521 Old Us Highway 27 S
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Ridgeview Camden School
(Amish)
6100 W Burt Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
16.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Hope Christian School
(Brethren)
5051 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
17.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Lakewood Park Christian School ![Lakewood Park Christian School Photo - Weekly chapels provide creative opportunities for students to learn about God!]( "Lakewood Park Christian School Photo - Weekly chapels provide creative opportunities for students to learn about God!")
(Christian)
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bird Lake Bible School
(Christian)
7260 Bird Lake Road S
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
22.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
17108 State Road 37
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5147
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5147
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Cuba Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
10835 Cuba Rd
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5336
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5336
25.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
314 South Locust Street
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
(Catholic)
11521 Old Us Highway 27 S
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Ridgeview Camden School
(Amish)
6100 W Burt Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
16.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
314 South Locust Street
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
(Catholic)
11521 Old Us Highway 27 S
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Lakewood Park Christian School ![Lakewood Park Christian School Photo - Weekly chapels provide creative opportunities for students to learn about God!]( "Lakewood Park Christian School Photo - Weekly chapels provide creative opportunities for students to learn about God!")
(Christian)
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic School ![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!")
(Catholic)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
25.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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