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St. Joseph School

1810 Howard Dr Knoxville, TN 37918

Tel: (865) 689-3424

www.sjsknox.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Joseph School in Knoxville, TN, serves 238 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a midsize city setting.
Founded in 1963, this Catholic elementary and middle school is located in the Fountain City neighborhood.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 18 total teachers, reflecting its enrollment size.
Joseph School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and received a Blue Ribbon recognition in 2010.
The udent population includes approximately 29% students of color, representing diversity within its Knoxville community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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
Pre-K	13
Kind	24
1	20
2	24
3	26
4	19
5	27
6	28
7	32
8	25

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Year Founded

1963

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students

238 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$840,000 in Tuition Support Offered this School Year

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Holiness as a Way of Life

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. Joseph School is located in the Fountain City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other private schools located in Fountain City.

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The average private school tuition in Knoxville, TN is $16,455 for elementary schools and $16,514 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Knoxville, TN is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).