St. Joseph School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 388 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,739
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph School
Nursery	20
Pre-K	122
Kind	41
1	41
2	30
3	24
4	40
5	26
6	12
7	13
8	19

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Year Founded

1953

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Student Body

Total Students

388 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

14 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

khaki pants and school polo shirt or plaid skirt/jumper and school polo shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,739

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Tuition Notes

Catholic Subsidy available for Catholic families. Financial Aid and ESA application guidance available.

Admissions Director

Mary Jo Faust

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballSoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Bulldog Anime and Manga ClubNational Junior Honor Society

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir and BandMusical Theater

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer Shots

School Notes

Saint Joseph School, founded in 1953, is a Pre-K2 through Grade 8 Catholic School located in Madison,Tennessee.
Saint Joseph School provides a faith-based, value-centered, strong academic environmentwhere your child's success matters to you and us! Our curriculum includes traditional academicsubjects, plus Music, Art, Physical Education, Computer Science, Library and Spanish.
Our faculty andstaff are dedicated to the entire well-being of our students and we remain soundly committed to theirmoral and academic development.
Conveniently located off of Briley Parkway and the 65, Saint Joseph School is a great option for Nashville families looking for a strong academic and faith based education.

School Motto: A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED on students' educational and spiritual formation.

The superior curriculum at Saint Joseph School is driven by the Diocese of Nashville's high academic standards. Our teachers are encouraged to seek ways to make all academic areas come to life in a variety of developmentally appropriate ways. Students engage in the core subjects of Religion, Math, Science, Literature, English and Social Studies; continually deepening their comprehension of fundamental concepts and skills.The electives program offered to grades 4-8 allows students to explore topics of interests. We are extremely proud of our S.T.R.E.A.M. program which includes robotics, coding and computer science. The Middle School experience offers the Ascent Leadership Program and strives to develop student leaders. At Saint Joseph School, we encourage and motivate our students to recognize their personal best to fufill their highest potential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph School cost?

St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $10,739 for private students.

What sports does St. Joseph School offer?

St. Joseph School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: 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 4/7/2023

We have been a part of Saint Joseph School for 7 years now. We currently have a 5th grader, a 3rd grader, and a 1st grader who all started at Pre-K here. I can not say enough about SJS and the faculty here. They truly love the kids and do all they can to make sure they succeed. My eldest is so excited to start middle school next year and start in their Leadership Program and of course to get to wear the Middle School Jacket. My rising 4th grader can't wait to start picking electives next year and is already debating between Robotics and Gardening. We also love the families here at SJS, the community is supportive and extremely friendly. I would 100% recommend SJS to everyone.

- Posted by Parent - Kristin

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The average private school tuition in Davidson County, TN is $16,564 for elementary schools and $18,995 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Davidson County, TN is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).