St. Joseph School
For more than 50 years, St. Joseph School has been on a Mission, together with parents and the parish community, to provide an excellent Catholic education, nurture the growth of the whole child, and empower its students to live Christ's message as service-minded leaders for our world.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1960
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
244 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
school uniform
school uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Cathy Marron
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Ecology Team, Service Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club (Annual Musical)
Chess Club, Ecology Team, Service Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club (Annual Musical)
School Notes
Our Philosophy
Rooted in the Dominican spirit and a tradition of excellence, St. Joseph School recognizes students as learners, parents as primary educators, and teachers as facilitators of learning. The school is committed to instilling Gospel values and providing a nurturing, faith-filled environment that:
Our Mission
St. Joseph School, affiliated with the Dominican Sisters and an integral part of St. Joseph Parish in historic Mission San Jose, is dedicated to providing a strong Catholic religious formation and an excellent academic education for transitional kindergarten through 8th grade students. Partners in this endeavor, students, parents, educators, and parish community strive to live Christ`s message, empowering service-minded future leaders for Church and community.
Diocese of Oakland Mission Statement
"Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Oakland educate children in the Catholic faith and nurture their minds, bodies, and souls, inspiring them to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, achieve their highest academic and creative potential, and actively serve and enrich the community."
Rooted in the Dominican spirit and a tradition of excellence, St. Joseph School recognizes students as learners, parents as primary educators, and teachers as facilitators of learning. The school is committed to instilling Gospel values and providing a nurturing, faith-filled environment that:
- strengthens the individual`s self-worth
- appreciates the diversity of all peoples
- encourages caring interdependence, developing responsible members of family, parish, and local /global communities
Our Mission
St. Joseph School, affiliated with the Dominican Sisters and an integral part of St. Joseph Parish in historic Mission San Jose, is dedicated to providing a strong Catholic religious formation and an excellent academic education for transitional kindergarten through 8th grade students. Partners in this endeavor, students, parents, educators, and parish community strive to live Christ`s message, empowering service-minded future leaders for Church and community.
Diocese of Oakland Mission Statement
"Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Oakland educate children in the Catholic faith and nurture their minds, bodies, and souls, inspiring them to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, achieve their highest academic and creative potential, and actively serve and enrich the community."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Joseph School offer?
St. Joseph School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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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