St. Joseph School

Our mission is to place Christ at the center of all we do through spiritual education, communication and teamwork, innovative educational experiences, and service. St. Joseph Catholic School is participating in the Virtue Based Restorative Discipline (VBRD) Program with the anticipation of becoming a Virtue Based School by the end of the school year. This is a program that cultivates virtue and provides a rich foundation for fostering faith both at home and at school. This program shapes attitudes and behaviors that create a positive school and home climate. Students and parents will be learning about a virtue each month including the cardinal (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) and theological (faith, hope, and charity) virtues and studying a saint each month that models that virtue. Academically, our students score above the national average on standardized tests. Students are challenged through various types of instruction in order to maximize learning for each student. Academics teamed with the Virtue Based Restorative Discipline Program provide our students with the leadership skills, discipline, knolwedge and educational tools to excel at the next educational level.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Average class size: 13 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
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1897
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact the school for tuition information.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Altar Servers (graces 5 - 8), Service Projects, Spelling Bee, Student Council


Club or Organization:
Art Club, Chess Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Archdiocese Song Festival, Art Contests and Shows, Choir, Drama Club

School Notes

  • School Motto: Strong Academics in the Catholic Tradition for over 100 Years!
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 St. Paul Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Joseph School offer?
St. Joseph School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, 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: 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,423 for elementary schools and $15,074 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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