St. Joseph School was established in 1896 to serve the Catholic students of St. Joseph Church Parish.
It has been a landmark of the Ponchatoula area for generations.
The school is operated by the church parish which for years has been served by the Dominican fathers.
For many years the Notre Dame Sisters served as administrators and staffed the school.
Presently the school is staffed by twenty-one professionals with four classroom aides.
The school serves just over 300 students and their families.
St. Joseph Catholic School has been providing a quality Catholic education for students in the Ponchatoula area since 1896.
The mission of St. Joseph School is to instill in our students Catholic principles while developing academic excellence in an environment of mutual respect.
St. Joseph School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1896
Student Body
Total Students
487 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please check website under Admissions for current tuition information.
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 Holy Ghost School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana 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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The nearest high school to St. Joseph School is St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Oaks Montessori School (3.4 miles away)
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43283 S Range Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-8088
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-8088
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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507 N Oak St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0977
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0977
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students
47342 North Cherry Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-7212
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-7212
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
19.1 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 291 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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