St. Joseph School
Tel:
(206) 329-3260
St. Joseph School is a Catholic school serving grades K-8 located on Capitol Hill in the heart of Seattle.
Founded in 1907 on the traditions of the Jesuits and the Holy Names Sisters, the school is dedicated to the education and development of young people of all backgrounds.
One of the largest non-public schools in the Pacific Northwest, St. Joseph School offers small classes and differentiated instruction.
Before- and after-school care is available. Our mission is to create a faith-centered community that educates and inpires students to reach their God-given potential.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 589 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,190
- Application Deadline: Jan. 26 / rolling
Top Placements
St. Joseph School places among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1907 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 589 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 16% State avg.: 24% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 26 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,190 |
| % on Financial Aid | 22% |
| Admissions Director | Shana Abner |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess, Coding, Crafting, French, Golf, Knitting, Lego, Minecraft, Roboyics, Sewing, Speech, STEAM, Tennis, Yoga Arts and Music Programs: Art, Drama, Piano Lessons, Voice Lessons Recreational Athletic Programs: Ultimate Frisbee |
School Notes
- St. Joseph School is a Catholic school serving grades K-8 located on Capitol Hill in the heart of Seattle. Founded in 1907 on the traditions of the Jesuits and the Holy Names Sisters, the school is dedicated to the education and development of young people of all backgrounds. One of the largest non-public schools in the Pacific Northwest, St. Joseph School offers small classes and differentiated instruction. Before- and after-school care is available. Our mission is to create a faith-centered community that educates and inpires students to reach their God-given potential.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph School is Holy Names Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Seattle Hebrew Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- SeattleHoly Names AcademyAll-girls (Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 660 students
0.2 miles
728 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-4272 0.2 9-12
660 - SeattleSeattle Hebrew Academy(Jewish)Grades: PK-8 | 259 students
0.5 miles
1617 Interlaken Dr E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-5750 0.5 PK-8
259 - Seattle Grades: PK-8 | 112 students
0.6 miles
1625 19th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 325-3172 0.6 PK-8
112 - Seattle Grades: NS-8 | 184 students
0.7 miles
1501 10th Avenue E Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 624-6176 0.7 NS-8
184 - Seattle Grades: PK-5 | 108 students
0.8 miles
318 30th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 328-4475 0.8 PK-5
108
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