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St. Joseph Elementary School

935 W Houghton Ave West Branch, MI 48661

Tel: (989) 345-0220

www.wbstjoseph.com

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 94 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,600
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Joseph Elementary School in We Branch, MI, serves 94 students from preschool through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1917, the Catholic co–ed school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with an average class size of 16.
Annual tuition is $3,600, placing the school among the more affordable rural elementary and middle schools in Michigan.
The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and follows a casual dress code.
Admissions are rolling, providing flexible enrollment opportunities for families seeking Catholic education in the We Branch area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 94 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,600
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

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	10
Kind	10
1	7
2	11
3	5
4	5
5	15
6	7
7	10
8	14

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Year Founded

1917

Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,600

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for non-parish families. Tithing for participating parish families.

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Volleyball

School Notes

School Motto: 'Believe Achieve Succeed!'

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Andrew Walker - Valedictorian 2007 -
- Emma Waack - Valedictorian 2018 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Elementary School cost?

St. Joseph Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,600 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Joseph Elementary School?

St. Joseph Elementary School famous alumni include: Andrew Walker - Valedictorian 2007 and Emma Waack - Valedictorian 2018.

What sports does St. Joseph Elementary School offer?

St. Joseph Elementary School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph Elementary School's ranking?

St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

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 Michigan is $9,286 for elementary schools and $13,760 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).