St. Joseph Elementary School
Serving Alameda and neighboring cities since 1881, St. Joseph Elementary School celebrates learning, loving, and living God's word as Jesus taught us.
We are dedicated to educating the whole child: mind, body, and spirit.
We nurture as diverse group of children with creativity and offer a challenging Catholic education with a rich variety of academic, spiritual, artistic, and social experiences.
We are driven by the energy of effective collaboration.
The faculty, parents, and parishioners join together as a supportive community to sustain a healthy learning environment for children in grades K through 8.
St. Joseph Elementary School is dedicated to the total education of each student in a Catholic environment rich in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Our educational approach balances the spiritual, academic, physical, and social development of our students.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 264 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1881
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
264 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call for tuition rates
% on Financial Aid
30%
Admissions Director
Carla VanDerveer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Band Instruction, Chess Club, Speech and Debate, Stem Club, Student Council, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama productions
Band Instruction, Chess Club, Speech and Debate, Stem Club, Student Council, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama productions
School Notes
- Serving Alameda and neighboring cities since 1881, St. Joseph Elementary School celebrates learning, loving, and living God's word as Jesus taught us.
- We are dedicated to educating the whole child: mind, body, and spirit.
- We nurture as diverse group of children with creativity and offer a challenging Catholic education with a rich variety of academic, spiritual, artistic, and social experiences.
- We are driven by the energy of effective collaboration.
- The faculty, parents, and parishioners join together as a supportive community to sustain a healthy learning environment for children in grades K through 8.
- St. Joseph Elementary School is dedicated to the total education of each student in a Catholic environment rich in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.
- Our educational approach balances the spiritual, academic, physical, and social development of our students.
Source: Verified school update
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