St. Joseph School

15650 E Temple Ave La Puente, CA 91744
www.st-josephschool-lp.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Joseph School in La Puente, CA, serves 191 co–ed udents from kindergarten through eighth grade in a suburban setting.
  • Founded in 1950, this California K–8 private school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 and employs 11 teachers.
  • The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
  • Annual tuition at.
  • Joseph School is $4,000, ranking it among the more affordable private school options in the area.
  • With 94% of udents representing students of color, the school reflects significant diversity within the local community.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Kindergarten has 51 students and it is the largest grade at St. Joseph School, well above Grade 1's 24.
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Student Body

Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color 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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $17,619 for elementary schools and $23,837 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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