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St. Joseph School

5411 Main St Sylvania, OH 43560

Tel: (419) 882-6670

www.stjosephschoolsylvania.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 532 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,880
Acceptance rate: 72%
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 532 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,880
Acceptance rate: 72%
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

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	70
Kind	46
1	37
2	46
3	49
4	34
5	78
6	47
7	41
8	84

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Specific Learning Disabilities

Year Founded

1919

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

532 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

27 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,880

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Tuition Notes

Parishioner rate is $2880. Non-parishioner rate is $4405.

Acceptance Rate

72%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sally A. Koppinger

Admissions Associate

Marty Davis

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

AthleticsBand

ChoirPower of the Pen

Quiz BowlScouts

Student Council

School Notes

St. Joseph School, a diocesan Roman Catholic school, is a ministry of St. Joseph Parish.
In order to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children, St. Joseph School calls forth the unique potential of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. In an atmosphere inspired by the Gospel message, St. Joseph School fosters self-discipline and respect while striving for academic excellence.
By emphasizing Catholic teachings, the school promotes the development of a responsible Catholic way of life and strives to prepare each student to meet the challenges of the world.
We are a community of faith dedicated to the education of the children of God.
We believe each student is a valued individual with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual talents and needs.
We believe the commitment to continuing improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become self-confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

St. Joseph School, a diocesan Roman Catholic school, is a ministry of St. Joseph Parish.
In order to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children, St. Joseph School calls forth the unique potential of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. In an atmosphere inspired by the Gospel message, St. Joseph School fosters self-discipline and respect while striving for academic excellence.
By emphasizing Catholic teachings, the school promotes the development of a responsible Catholic way of life and strives to prepare each student to meet the challenges of the world.
We are a community of faith dedicated to the education of the children of God.
We believe each student is a valued individual with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual talents and needs.
We believe the commitment to continuing improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become self-confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph School cost?

St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $2,880 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph School?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph School is 72%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. St. Joseph School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.

What sports does St. Joseph School offer?

St. Joseph School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates, 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).

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The average private school tuition in Lucas County, OH is $11,365 for elementary schools and $12,602 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lucas County, OH is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).