St. Joseph's School in Bellevue, IA, serves 317 udents from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1855, this Catholic co–educational school is one of the olde private schools in Iowa.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 21 teaching staff members supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Joseph's School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and provides faith–based education consient with its Catholic affiliation.
Among private schools in Iowa,. Joseph's ranks in the top 20% for both total udent enrollment and oldest founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1855
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
317 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Welcome to St. Joseph Parish, a place to belong to a community, believe in Christ, and become the Good News for one another!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph's School's ranking?
St. Joseph's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph's School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
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