St. Joseph Elementary 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)

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
1902
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and 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)

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St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
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The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,265 for elementary schools and $14,994 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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