St. Joseph Laboratory School

St. Joseph Lab School is rooted in Benedictine values, continues a tradition of academic excellence and respect where children learn and live the Catholic faith.
The St. Joseph Lab School, rooted in the Catholic tradition and Benedictine values, is dedicated to inspiring its students to embody the virtues of Saint Benedict.
Requires nonpublic schools to provide notification to parents when pesticide applications will be done.
Our school utilizes a licensed, professional pest control service firm for the prevention and control of rodents, insects, and other pests in and around the school buildings.
All pest control materials are chosen and applied according to label directions per Federal law.
We make every attempt to have the applications completed when students are not in the building.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-7
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph Laboratory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Motto: We eagerly respond to the needs of the parish and global community.
  • St. Joseph Lab School is rooted in Benedictine values, continues a tradition of academic excellence and respect where children learn and live the Catholic faith. The St. Joseph Lab School, rooted in the Catholic tradition and Benedictine values, is dedicated to inspiring its students to embody the virtues of Saint Benedict. Requires nonpublic schools to provide notification to parents when pesticide applications will be done. Our school utilizes a licensed, professional pest control service firm for the prevention and control of rodents, insects, and other pests in and around the school buildings. All pest control materials are chosen and applied according to label directions per Federal law. We make every attempt to have the applications completed when students are not in the building.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Laboratory School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Laboratory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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