St. Joseph Middle School

St. Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek, MI, serves 138 co–ed udents in grades 6 through 8 within a city–based community setting.
The school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1, supported by 8 full–time teachers.
Joseph Middle School has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association.
The udent body is 41% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for diversity.
This Battle Creek middle school provides a regular elementary and secondary program for families seeking a Catholic private education.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Joseph Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Students will know the Faith, share the Faith, and live the Faith.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,399 for elementary schools and $13,792 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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