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St. Joseph School

420 E Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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Tel: (717) 657-4804

www.sjsmch.org

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St. Joseph School provides education in accord with Catholic principles to the students of Saint Joseph School; to maintain Saint Joseph School in proper physical condition; and to establish policies for Saint Joseph School under the authority of the Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, in conjunction with the pastors of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Blessed Katharine Drexel parishes and the Bishop of Harrisburg.

School program is designed to help our children develop spiritually, intellectually, and physically so that they meet the challenges in their lives, applying Gospel values in our ever-changing society.

The required curriculum subjects are: religion, integrated language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, health, computer, library skills, art, handwriting, and physical education in accordance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 416 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

Student Body

Total Students

416 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 416 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, PA is $6,589 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).