St. Joseph's Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory day school recognized and approved by and within the Diocese of Charleston.
St. Joseph's seeks academic excellence and strives to form the minds, hearts, and souls of its students in the likeness of Christ.
The school is listed in the Newman Guide as committed to upholding the standards of faithful Catholic education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,450
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1993
Colors
White, Royal blue
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
36
Student Body
Total Students
662 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP European Economics, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Government, AP Physics, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History
Average SAT score
1172
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,450
Tuition Notes
We provide over one million dollars in Tuition Assistance to approximately one-third of our families each year.
% on Financial Aid
33%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Jenny Starks
Admissions Associate
Emily Burress
Application URL
Endowment Size
$5 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Aerospace Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Compadres, Ex Libris Book Club, GSA, Guild of St. Martha, Guild of St. Stephen, Inscape, Interact Club, Math Team, Philosophy Club, Quiz Bowl, Students for Life, Theatre Production/Stage Crew, Young Entrepreneur Club, Youth in Government
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Bike Club
Aerospace Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Compadres, Ex Libris Book Club, GSA, Guild of St. Martha, Guild of St. Stephen, Inscape, Interact Club, Math Team, Philosophy Club, Quiz Bowl, Students for Life, Theatre Production/Stage Crew, Young Entrepreneur Club, Youth in Government
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Bike Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Encountering Christ. Inspiring Excellence. Embracing Community.
- School Mascot: Knights
- St. Joseph's Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory day school recognized and approved by and within the Diocese of Charleston.
- St. Joseph's seeks academic excellence and strives to form the minds, hearts, and souls of its students in the likeness of Christ.
- The school is listed in the Newman Guide ascommitted to upholding the standards of faithful Catholic education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph's Catholic School cost?
St. Joseph's Catholic School's tuition is approximately $18,450 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph's Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Joseph's Catholic School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. St. Joseph's Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in South Carolina with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Joseph's Catholic School offer?
St. Joseph's Catholic School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Joseph's Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.
What is St. Joseph's Catholic School's ranking?
St. Joseph's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
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).
School Reviews
5 9/10/2017
We love that St. Joe's is a place that is the best fit for all of our children. However, they could stand to be MUCH less nepotistic (if that's even a word). The admissions director could, also, stand to be MUCH more pro-athletics or just retire altogether...she's been there too long. We've been there for more than 9 years and all of our graduates have excelled and been ready for their college education. St. Joe's has made strides in improving other administrative issues that have been road blocks in the past so, if you are considering St. Joseph's Catholic School for your child, we very highly recommend it. The peer environment is not any different from any other private school but, St. Joseph's is TRULY a college prep school where Christ Church Episcopal School is NOT.
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