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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 164 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,580
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

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	28
Kind	13
1	16
2	16
3	19
4	17
5	12
6	13
7	12
8	18

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Year Founded

1923

Student Body

Total Students

164 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

51%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

uniform required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,580

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Tuition Notes

Scholarships and grants available

% on Financial Aid

54%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$950

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Christina Witchey

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Recreational Athletic Programs:

4-6th boys basketball4-6th Co-ed Volleyball

4-6th girls basketballK-3 8' league basketball

School Notes

St Joseph's School, originally called Holy Rosary Academy, was founded in 1885 by the Dominical Sisters of Edmonds.
Our school's mission is to continue the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ.
We promote the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional development of our students.
We expect our students to become community leaders and to excel in their studies.
Our school serves 4 regional Catholic churches as well as several non-catholic students.
We are the only Catholic school in Lewis County.

St Joseph's School, originally called Holy Rosary Academy, was founded in 1885 by the Dominical Sisters of Edmonds.
Our school's mission is to continue the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ.
We promote the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional development of our students.
We expect our students to become community leaders and to excel in their studies.
Our school serves 6 regional Catholic churches as well as several non-catholic students.
We are the only Catholic school in Lewis County.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Joseph School cost?

St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $4,580 for private students.

What schools are St. Joseph School often compared to?

St. Joseph School is often viewed alongside schools like Lewis County Adventist School, Centralia Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph School?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What is St. Joseph School's ranking?

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Least expensive tuition 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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The average private school tuition in Washington is $15,588 for elementary schools and $17,619 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).