Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Joseph Elementary School
About the School
- St. Joseph Elementary School in Pilot Grove, MO serves 85 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural setting.
- The Catholic co–ed school has a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 8 total teachers.
- Founded in 1902,.
- Joseph Elementary is among the olde private schools in Missouri by founding date.
- The school offers regular elementary and secondary programs and holds membership in other school associations.
- Located in rural Missouri,.
- Joseph Elementary provides a Catholic education option for families seeking PK–8 private schooling.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 85 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Committed to all students to provide spiritual and personal growth, academic excellence, and service to others.
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 Applewood Christian School (16.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zion Lutheran School (10.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (11.5 miles away)
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Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
17291 Lone Elm Rd
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 838-6307
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Immanuel Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
502 7th St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2589
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
29531 Highway 50
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4045
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Sports: 3
Christian
25396 Highway O
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4700
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Sports: 3
Christian
25396 Highway O
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4700
Distance: 20.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Catholic
416 W 3rd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-3800
Distance: 22.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Baptist
1823 S Miami Ave
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9772
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Distance: 29.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
17291 Lone Elm Rd
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 838-6307
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
502 7th St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2589
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
29531 Highway 50
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4045
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Sports: 3
Christian
25396 Highway O
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-4700
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Catholic
118 E Cooper St
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2232
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Immanuel Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
502 7th St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2589
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
701 S Massachusetts Ave
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1925
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
368 S Ellsworth Ave
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6390
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pilot Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pilot Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1700 West Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Blackwater Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Doddridge Ave.
Blackwater, MO 65322
(660) 846-2461
Blackwater, MO 65322
(660) 846-2461
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
8.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
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