St. Joseph's Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked ID School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 356 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph's Catholic School
Kind	38
1	48
2	41
3	45
4	41
5	27
6	44
7	47
8	25

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Year Founded

1900

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Student Body

Total Students

356 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 15%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,800

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Joseph's Catholic School seeks to provide all children with the opportunity to develop academically, spiritually, socially, and morally, in an environment of Christ-centered attitudes and values. The staff and parents of St. Joseph's are committed to preparing children to take their place in their own community and the world at large, by fostering in them a lifelong love of learning and a dedication to wisdom, truth, and social responsibility.
St. Joseph's is a community of belief and achievement.
We believe in our Catholic foundation; we believe in each other.
Together we recognize and realize the potential of each student.

School Motto: 'Educating minds, hearts, and souls.'
School Mascot: Saint

St. Joseph's Catholic School seeks to provide all children with the opportunity to develop academically, spiritually, socially, and morally, in an environment of Christ-centered attitudes and values. The staff and parents of St. Joseph's are committed to preparing children to take their place in their own community and the world at large, by fostering in them a lifelong love of learning and a dedication to wisdom, truth, and social responsibility. St. Joseph's is a community of belief and achievement. We believe in our Catholic foundation; we believe in each other. Together we recognize and realize the potential of each student.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Joseph's Catholic School cost?

St. Joseph's Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,800 for private students.

What schools are St. Joseph's Catholic School often compared to?

St. Joseph's Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Marys School by visitors of our site.

What is St. Joseph's Catholic School's ranking?

St. Joseph's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph's Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph's Catholic School located?

St. Joseph's Catholic School is located in the North End neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 3 other private schools located in North End.

School Reviews

5 9/8/2012

Excellent student achievement, parent involvement and teacher commitment. Music/drama, art, technology and Spanish are taught K-5, and offered as electives in the higher grades. Excellent performance in Science Olympiads and Quiz Bowls. Historic school is newly expanded school, offering beautiful new facilities for middle school classes. A tradition of excellence for more than 110 years!

- Posted by Administrator - ayers

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The average private school tuition in Boise, ID is $15,967 for elementary schools and $14,135 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Boise, ID is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).