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 Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked WV School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,306
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Saint 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
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 3, 2026
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
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crusaders
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Joseph School cost?
Saint Joseph School's tuition is approximately $8,306 for private students.
What schools are Saint Joseph School often compared to?
Saint Joseph School is often viewed alongside schools like Martinsburg Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Saint Joseph School offer?
Saint Joseph School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Saint Joseph School's ranking?
Saint 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 Saint Joseph School?
The application deadline for Saint Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Saint Joseph School is Faith Christian Academy (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Rocky Knoll School (1.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2247 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-6368
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-6368
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
2020 Hillside Ln
Green Bay, WI 54302
(920) 468-5026
Green Bay, WI 54302
(920) 468-5026
620.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 381 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
138 Greensburg Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0011
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0011
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Trinity Christian School
(Christian)
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
104.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
105.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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