St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 150 students
Yearly Tuition: $80,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee
Pre-K	30
Kind	19
1	19
2	16
3	25
4	17
5	24

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Year Founded

1955

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Student Body

Total Students

150 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$80,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Joseph's began serving the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding areas in 1955.
In the beginning, four sisters of St. Joseph of Peace instructed a total of 230 students in grades one through four.
St. Joseph's School offers a complete curriculum that meets all Washington State Essential Learning Standards and Grade Level Expectations.
St. Joseph's graduates continue to excel in the local public system.
Nearly all families contacted in graduate surveys report their children are maintaining honor role status.
Middle school teachers routinely report they can tell St. Joseph school students by their behavior, discipline and academic performance.
Our school is one of eight in the Diocese of Yakima recognized by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the form of a monetary grant.
This grant, the first of its kind to be given to a private school district in Washington State, cites our school's remarkably high levels of achievement despite limited finances, as well as the school's success in helping diverse groups of students achieve at high levels with high expectation, dedicated faculty and staff members, committed and involved parents, a shared value system and strong local administration.

St. Joseph's began serving the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding areas in 1955. In the beginning, four sisters of St. Joseph of Peace instructed a total of 230 students in grades one through four. St. Joseph's School offers a complete curriculum that meets all Washington State Essential Learning Standards and Grade Level Expectations. St. Joseph's graduates continue to excel in the local public system. Nearly all families contacted in graduate surveys report their children are maintaining honor role status. Middle school teachers routinely report they can tell St. Joseph school students by their behavior, discipline and academic performance. Our school is one of eight in the Diocese of Yakima recognized by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the form of a monetary grant. This grant, the first of its kind to be given to a private school district in Washington State, cites our school's remarkably high levels of achievement despite limited finances, as well as the school's success in helping diverse groups of students achieve at high levels with high expectation, dedicated faculty and staff members, committed and involved parents, a shared value system and strong local administration.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee's tuition is approximately $80,000 for private students.

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The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School-wenatchee 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).

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