St. Joseph Parish School

St. Joseph Parish School in Prescott, WI, serves 183 co–ed udents in kindergarten through sixth grade within a town community setting.
Founded in 1961, this Catholic elementary school is affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school employs 10 teachers, resulting in a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Joseph Parish School provides a regular elementary program focused on early and middle childhood education.
Located near other private schools in the Prescott area, it offers a Catholic education option for families seeking a town–based private school.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar

Student Body

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

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2,375 per year, per child

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'In Christ, As Christ, and For Christ.'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $6,544 for elementary schools and $11,481 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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