St. Joseph School is a Catholic community dedicated to serving students and parishioners.
Our purpose is the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social development of our students in a Christian value-based environment.
The school strives to achieve educational excellence through school-home partnerships which recognize parents as their children's first and most influential teachers.
The goal is that our students are confident, life long learner who are prepared in daily life and are prepared for future educational and career endeavors and for lives of stewardship.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1932
Student Body
Total Students
991 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess Team, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir Program
School Notes
- St. Joseph School is a Catholic community dedicated to serving students and parishioners.
- Our purpose is the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social development of our students in a Christian value-based environment.
- The school strives to achieve educational excellence through school-home partnerships which recognize parents as their children's first and most influential teachers.
- The goal is that our students are confident, life long learner who are prepared in daily life and are prepared for future educational and career endeavors and for lives of stewardship.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph School often compared to?
St. Joseph School is often viewed alongside schools like Immaculate Conception School, Academy Of The Sacred Heart by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Joseph School offer?
St. Joseph School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
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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