St. Joseph's School

307 Iowa St Olpe, KS 66865
www.sjolpe.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • The purpose of St. Joseph's School, together with family and church, is to assure that our students actively follow Christ's teachings, strive for academic excellence and life-long learning.
  • North Central We are currently beginning our second cycle of the North Central Accreditation process.
  • Our goals for this cycle include the areas of Reading, Writing and Problem Solving.
  • Our goals are Students will improve computation skills, Students will improve reading comprehension through the use of narrative and expository literature across the curriculum, Students will continue to demonstrate personal respect and responsibility.
  • St. Joseph's School is accredited by the state of Kansas and the North Central Association of Schools.
  • In addition, St. Joseph's follows the curriculum prescribed by the Archdiocese of Kansas City.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

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

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The purpose of St. Joseph's School, together with family and church, is to assure that our students actively follow Christ's teachings, strive for academic excellence and life-long learning. North Central We are currently beginning our second cycle of the North Central Accreditation process. Our goals for this cycle include the areas of Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. Our goals are Students will improve computation skills, Students will improve reading comprehension through the use of narrative and expository literature across the curriculum, Students will continue to demonstrate personal respect and responsibility. St. Joseph's School is accredited by the state of Kansas and the North Central Association of Schools. In addition, St. Joseph's follows the curriculum prescribed by the Archdiocese of Kansas City.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Kansas is $9,941 for elementary schools and $12,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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