St. Joseph School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 275 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,300
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York 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	26
Kind	25
1	21
2	22
3	23
4	23
5	50
6	28
7	23
8	34

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1877

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Student Body

Total Students

275 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

30 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,300

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Tuition Notes

St. Joseph also offers discounts for families who attend the school: 2 Children - $5,000/year; 3 children - $6,900/year; 4 or more children - $8,650/year

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Joseph School exists to serve the children of the South Bronx and its surrounding area.
The school accepts students into any grade (Pre-K through 8) without regard to their faith, academic ability or emotional stability, and it provides maximum supervision and security for the children who need it most.
In the school`s caring and supportive environment, our students master basic academic and social skills needed for success in high school and in life.

Since 1877, St. Joseph School has been educating children in the Tremont section of the South Bronx.
St. Joseph School strives to provide the best education possible for all of its students. Our student body includes students who are not well served by either public or other Catholic schools. St. Joseph is unique as the only one of 62 Bronx-area parochial schools with an open admissions policy. St. Joseph School advances the effort to mitigate high school drop-out rates through a program of rigorous intervention and remediation when primary school students are first identified as at-risk.
At the same time, the school strives to provide an excellent education for students who are academic high performers. We also have many students who enter as academic under-achievers but perform at grade level after attending St. Joseph for several years. Our challenge is to help all of our students master the basic skills necessary for success by the time they enter high school.
Over 95% of St. Joseph alumni graduate from high school on schedule in four years, compared to the public school rate of 58%. The majority of our students attend college.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook -
- Carrie Underwood, Country Music Artist -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph School cost?

St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $3,300 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph School?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 76%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Joseph School?

St. Joseph School famous alumni include: Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook and Carrie Underwood, Country Music Artist.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph School located?

St. Joseph School is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in West Bronx.

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The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $20,761 for elementary schools and $24,829 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).