St. Joseph Elementary School serves 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Joseph Elementary School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1860
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph Elementary School's ranking?
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Elementary School is Missouri Military Academy (13.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immaculate Conception School (11.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
407 W 3rd St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2679
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2679
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
13.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
620 S Clark Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-2443
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-2443
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
700 State Road Z
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2839
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-2839
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Pike County Christian School
(Christian)
203 E Maple St
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2700
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2700
23.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students
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