St. Joseph School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 181 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,999
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph School
Pre-K	20
Kind	22
1	31
2	19
3	21
4	23
5	12
6	12
7	10
8	11

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1946

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Campus Size

14 acres

Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

Average Class Size

19 students

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Algebra IGeometry

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

All students wear a uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,999

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rates are set yearly by the Board of Directors, and are below the actual cost to educate thanks to family participation in school fundraisers and returns on our endowments.

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jeny Askeland

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

SnowboardingSoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubExtended Care Program

Hiking ClubKnights of Columbus

Student Council AssociationYouth Groups

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassesClass Grade-level Musicals

Music ClassPottery

Schoolwide Annual Musical

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cheerleading

School Notes

Our mission is to serve our community in forming young girls and boys mindful of their ability to shape their future, dedicated to giving the very best of themselves, and capable of rising to the diverse challenges in our ever-changing world.

School Motto: Serviam
School Mascot: Crusader

St.Joseph School (K-8) serves students from diverse backgrounds and from broad geographic areas. The school has been an established part of the Redding community since 1946, when the Sisters of Mercy held the first classes in the church basement on Court Street. At the time, enrollment was only 35 students. By 1953, a new school was completed on Gold Street and a year later the first commencement exercise for St. Joseph School was held. We recently completed a five year total campus renovation and expansion of the campus adding 5,000 squarre feet of additional classrooms from an art studio to additiaonl science labs to an Atrium for our Catechesis of the Good Sheppard program. St. Joseph is an outstanding educational community due to the dreams, hard work, support and cooperation of countless stakeholders for decades. Thousands of children have benefited from this dedication. As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we rededicate ourselves in service to our community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph School cost?

St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $5,999 for private students.

What schools are St. Joseph School often compared to?

St. Joseph School is often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph School?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Joseph School offer?

St. Joseph School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Snowboarding, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Most extracurriculars offered 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).

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph School located?

St. Joseph School is located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Redding, CA.

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