St. Joseph School

St. Joseph School in ratford, WI, serves 44 students from preschool through 8th grade in a rural setting with a Catholic orientation.
Founded in 1901, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 6 teachers on staff.
Enrollment includes a udent population with 2.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this rural private school.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers co–educational programs from PK to 8th grade.
As a rural Catholic elementary and middle school,. Joseph provides an educational option aligned with faith–based inruction in Stratford.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Motto: A Christ centered approach to learning encourages responsibility, accountability, respect, and above all compassion for one another.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Marathon County, WI is $5,211 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Marathon County, WI is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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