Saint Joseph School was established in 1883 by the Daughters of Charity from Emmitsburg, Maryland.
For over 130 years, Saint Joseph School has been providing a faith-filled education to generations of students.
Our school is located in the center of Martinsburg, West Virginia, a micropolitan community of the Washington, DC metro area.
Saint Joseph School, the only Catholic school in the Eastern Panhandle, serves five Catholic parishes in the Eastern Panhandle and is one of thirty-two schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia.
Currently, Saint Joseph School serves over three hundred students from age two through the Eighth Grade.
About 11% of our graduates attend Catholic High School and the remaining 89% attend local public high schools.
Our Mission: Saint Joseph School educates the young in the spirit of the Gospel stressing Catholic values, inspiring academic excellence, global awareness, and service to those in need.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked WV School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1883
Student Body
Total Students
362 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
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 Martinsburg Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Joseph School offer?
St. Joseph School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body 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).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2014
Wonderful school with a great school-family community. The teachers really work hard and have the best interest of the students in their hearts. I have a daughter in the Pre-K program right now and a son in the elementary school - it truly is a great place!
5 8/29/2013
Great school! My daughter has been going since Kindergarten and is now in the 6th grade. The values and academics can not be beat.
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