St. Joseph School

502 Front St Conway, AR 72032
www.stjosephconway.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked AR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked AR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1879
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
473 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • As a community of faith, St. Joseph School's philosophy and mission is rooted in Catholic doctrine.
  • Students are prepared to be productive Christian citizens who seek truth and respect others.
  • The ultimate goal of the school is to integrate faith and learning in order to develop the whole person: soul, mind and body.
  • St. Joseph School is committed to the formation of the human person with respect to his final goal – God--as he fulfills his obligation to develop the intellectual and physical skills needed for the challenges of life.
  • St. Joseph School seeks to develop adults of faith and intelligence, persons who have the courage to seek out the truth and follow it, persons who see God and respect Him in themselves and their fellow men.
  • Ultimately, the goal is that of true education; that is, to develop the whole person---soul, mind, and body.
  • St. Joseph School strives to integrate faith, learning, and living.
  • Our goal is to form the total person in faith, education, and service.
  • School Motto: Faith, Learning, Living
  • School Mascot: Bulldog
  • As a community of faith, St. Joseph School's philosophy and mission is rooted in Catholic doctrine.
  • Students are prepared to be productive Christian citizens who seek truth and respect others.
  • The ultimate goal of the school is to integrate faith and learning in order to develop the whole person: soul, mind and body.
  • St. Joseph School is committed to the formation of the human person with respect to his final goal – God--as he fulfills his obligation to develop the intellectual and physical skills needed for the challenges of life.
  • St. Joseph School seeks to develop adults of faith and intelligence, persons who have the courage to seek out the truth and follow it, persons who see God and respect Him in themselves and their fellow men.
  • Ultimately, the goal is that of true education; that is, to develop the whole person---soul, mind, and body.
  • St. Joseph School strives to integrate faith, learning, and living.
  • Our goal is to form the total person in faith, education, and service.
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 Conway Christian 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 Arkansas for: Largest student body 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).

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,051 for elementary schools and $8,852 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Arkansas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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