Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Joseph School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Average class size: 18 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
Sports offered
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All
Year Founded
1890
Student Body
Total Students
206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact school administration or the school office for tuition costs.
Admissions Director
Kimberly
Admissions Associate
Kim Winters
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School ProgramForensics
Math ClubRosary Club
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Tiger TVYearbook Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Junior High Sports with Danville Area School District
School Notes
- St. Joseph's is a Catholic School which, in partnership with their parents, have for more than 130 years been dedicated to preparing students for their future.
- Our program is designed to make a distinctive contribution to that future by helping children develop as individuals - academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
- We emphasize strong Christian values and Faith in God.
- Nestled in the small town of Danville, in central Pennsylvania, St. Joseph School is home to students from 14 different school districts. We provide a private Catholic education to students from Prek-3 to 8th grade. St. Joseph School has provided the community of Danville with academic excellence since we opened our doors in 1890.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph School often compared to?
St. Joseph School is often viewed alongside schools like Danville Mennonite School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Joseph School offer?
St. Joseph School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling. St. Joseph School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most sports offered 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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Joseph School vs. Danville Mennonite School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph School is Danville Mennonite School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Cyril Preschool & Kindergarten (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
580 Railroad St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 275-1505
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 50 students
Mennonite
422 Elysburg Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 672-9547
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
291 Ottawa Rd
Turbotville, PA 17772
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 50 students
Mennonite
422 Elysburg Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 672-9547
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 141 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Mennonite
1485 Plotts Rd
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 649-5141
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 50 students
Mennonite
422 Elysburg Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 672-9547
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
291 Ottawa Rd
Turbotville, PA 17772
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
580 Railroad St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 275-1505
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
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815 Market St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
9384.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Selinsgrove Intrmd School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
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Top 50%10
301 North 18th St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270
9385.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Selinsgrove Area Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
359 Seals Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250
9385.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
600 Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
9386 miles
Gr: K-2 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Selinsgrove Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 North Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
9386 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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