St. Joseph School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Joseph School in Rice Lake, WI, offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 with a total enrollment of 150 udents in a town community setting.
Founded in 1890, this Catholic elementary and secondary school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and other associations.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with an average class size of 17 and 20% of teachers holding advanced degrees.
Annual tuition is $3,600, and the school admits new udents on a rolling basis.
Joseph School reflects udent diversity with 11.9% students of color and enforces a casual dress code.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 150 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,600
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin 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	26
Kind	14
1	17
2	14
3	17
4	15
5	13
6	12
7	10
8	12

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1890

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Student Body

Total Students

150 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,600

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Tuition Notes

School utilizes unique tuition program called \"Fair Share\". Contact principal for further information.

Admissions Director

Jerry Van Dyke

Admissions Associate

Julie Mazourek

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballCross Country

DanceFootball

GolfIce Hockey

Nordic SkiingTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph School cost?

St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $3,600 for private students.

What sports does St. Joseph School offer?

St. Joseph School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Joseph School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Most sports offered 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).

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph School located?

St. Joseph School is located in the Historic Rice Lake neighborhood of Rice Lake, WI.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $4,956 for elementary schools and $9,991 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).