About the School
- Founded in 1869, St. Joseph School is a co-educational school providing small class size to the students.
- In a nurturing Catholic community that fosters a safe, disciplined, loving environment, St. Joseph School continues to enhance the total development of the spiritual, academic, moral and physical well-being of our students, preparing them to reach their full potential as exemplary contributors to society, characterized by their love of God, self, fellow human beings and creation.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
312 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 72%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniformed dress code
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
School Notes
- Founded in 1869, St. Joseph School is a co-educational school providing small class size to the students. In a nurturing Catholic community that fosters a safe, disciplined, loving environment, St. Joseph School continues to enhance the total development of the spiritual, academic, moral and physical well-being of our students, preparing them to reach their full potential as exemplary contributors to society, characterized by their love of God, self, fellow human beings and creation.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Joseph School offer?
St. Joseph School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to St. Joseph School is Haili Christian School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mauna Loa School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 340 students
Church of Christ
162 Baker Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 982-6885
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,163 students
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 students
Christian
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0008
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
14-684 Hapuu Rd # 2267
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 345-5344
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
172 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1545
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 340 students
Church of Christ
162 Baker Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 982-6885
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,163 students
16-716 Volcano Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 190 students
Christian
190 Ululani St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-5026
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
595 Kupulau Road
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-4949
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
16-675 Milo St
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 966-8445
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
15-1834 Maku'u Drive
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-7701
Distance: 57.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
Opelo Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-9214
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4160
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4160
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hilo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Hilo Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Hilo Union Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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