St. Joseph's School, an integral part of St. Joseph's Parish community, strives for academic excellence by educating the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, and physically, within an environment of Christian values and the Catholic faith.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
187 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: It is JESUS that you seek when you dream of happiness. He is waiting for you when nothing else satisfies you.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph Elementary School cost?
St. Joseph Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What schools are St. Joseph Elementary School often compared to?
St. Joseph Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Blackberry Sda School, Grace Christian Preschool by visitors of our site.
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 and elementary school to St. Joseph Elementary School is Life Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Christian Preschool (2.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
707 Nw 17th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4073
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4073
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 8 students
Grace Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2452 County Road 76
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4838
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4838
2.1 miles
Gr: PK | 32 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blackberry Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
25321 Dove Ln
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(707) 815-7381
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(707) 815-7381
7.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 14 students
Foundation Christian School
(Christian)
95 Hodgins Ave
Taconite, MN 55786
(218) 360-8000
Taconite, MN 55786
(218) 360-8000
8.9 miles
Gr: K-7 | 11 students
Eagle Country Christian Academy
(Christian)
Box 99
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
22 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
707 Nw 17th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4073
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4073
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 8 students
Eagle Country Christian Academy
(Christian)
Box 99
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
22 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 20 students
Victory Christian Academy ![Victory Christian Academy Photo - Victory Christian Academy in Hibbing, MN]( "Victory Christian Academy Photo - Victory Christian Academy in Hibbing, MN")
(Christian)
206 E. 39th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6550
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6550
30 miles
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
41536 Birchwood Dr
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-2939
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-2939
38.6 miles
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Foothills Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
54.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
707 Nw 17th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4073
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4073
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-9 | 8 students
Blackberry Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
25321 Dove Ln
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(707) 815-7381
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(707) 815-7381
7.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 14 students
Foundation Christian School
(Christian)
95 Hodgins Ave
Taconite, MN 55786
(218) 360-8000
Taconite, MN 55786
(218) 360-8000
8.9 miles
Gr: K-7 | 11 students
Eagle Country Christian Academy
(Christian)
Box 99
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
22 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 20 students
Victory Christian Academy ![Victory Christian Academy Photo - Victory Christian Academy in Hibbing, MN]( "Victory Christian Academy Photo - Victory Christian Academy in Hibbing, MN")
(Christian)
206 E. 39th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6550
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6550
30 miles
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2452 County Road 76
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4838
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4838
2.1 miles
Gr: PK | 32 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
311 3rd St S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-6811
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-6811
50.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Foothills Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
54.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Queen Of Peace Catholic School ![Queen Of Peace Catholic School Photo - Queen of Peace School is part of the Queen of Peace Parish Campus in the heart of Cloquet, MN. Queen of Peace School has been providing quality elementary education in Cloquet for over 100 years.]( "Queen Of Peace Catholic School Photo - Queen of Peace School is part of the Queen of Peace Parish Campus in the heart of Cloquet, MN. Queen of Peace School has been providing quality elementary education in Cloquet for over 100 years.")
(Catholic)
102 4th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-8516
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-8516
61.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Our Savior's New Horizons Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-7138
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-7138
62.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grand Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
East Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1195 Ne 10th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
650 Sw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
1.5 miles
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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