Founded in 1880, St. Joseph's School is a dynamic, culturally diverse, close-knit community for students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 8.
We are a member school of and operate under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New York.
Children attending our Roman Catholic parochial school come from the boroughs of New York City as well as outlying counties in New York and New Jersey.
We are proud of our tradition of a strong academic program, as well as our commitment to value-centered education and social action.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph's School-yorkville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Year Founded
1880
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
287 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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School Reviews
5 5/2/2018
Love St. Joe's! It's the best investment we have made in a long time.
5 3/10/2018
St. Joe's is a great school. My son has improved in both his behavior and academic achievement since leaving NYC public school. His public school experience was not bad, but there is no comparison between what we experienced in public school and St. Joe's. He's learning not just to be a better student, but to be a better person.
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