Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Joseph School
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
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).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph School is West Shore Christian Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mechanicsburg Learning Center (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
841 W Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 137 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-7680
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 Bryant St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 590-5070
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-1405
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students
Catholic
3601 Simpson Ferry Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Islamic
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-1405
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Islamic
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Christian
702 Lisburn Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 461-9050
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
841 W Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 137 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-7680
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 Bryant St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 590-5070
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
188 Woods Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 791-0111
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Location
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Quick Facts
600 S Norway St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 506-0852
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 506-0852
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Elmwood Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Elmwood Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
0.4 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 N Walnut St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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