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St. Joseph School

850 Wakefield St West Warwick, RI 02893

Tel: (401) 821-3450

www.sjsww.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked RI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 234 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,975
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Joseph School in We Warwick, RI, offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1923, the school enrolls 234 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 across 11 teachers.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Annual tuition is $5,975, ranking.
Joseph School among the mo affordable private K–8 schools in Rhode Island.
The udent body includes approximately 14% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked RI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 234 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,975
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph School
Pre-K	34
Kind	20
1	18
2	22
3	17
4	25
5	29
6	24
7	18
8	27

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Year Founded

1923

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

234 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,975

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How much does St. Joseph School cost?

St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $5,975 for private students.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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

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The average private school tuition in Kent County, RI is $15,499 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).