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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,950
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Josephs School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Josephs School
Pre-K	73
Kind	54
1	54
2	53
3	55
4	47
5	45
6	34
7	24
8	23

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1949

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

462 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

19 students

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,950

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Tuition Notes

Tuition noted here for K-8. Visit www.stjosephwsp.org/admissions for current Preschool and K-8 tuition.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer programming costs vary by program

% on Financial Aid

41%

Admissions Director

Lindsay Mayernik

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book Club (Middle School)Chess Club

LEGO Robotics Club (Grades 5-8)Student Council

Yearbook Club (Middle School)

Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramChoir

Drama/Musical (Middle School)

School Notes

St. Joseph's School is a a fully-accredited, Catholic parish school located in West St. Paul, MN serving students from the surrounding areas of West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, St. Paul, So.St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, and beyond.
We educate students through faith formation, academic excellence and the development of virtue to be disciples of Christ and offer an array of creative, athletic and spiritual opportunities to complement each child`s educational experience.

School Motto: Inspiring spiritual growth through classroom instruction, prayer, liturgy, devotions, sacraments, retreats and service.

St. Joseph's School is a fully-accredited (MNSAA) Catholic parish school, serving children in Preschool through grade 8. We are located in West St. Paul, Minnesota and serve students and families from the surrounding areas of West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, and beyond.
Our mission statement calls us to educate students through faith formation, academic excellence and the development of virtue to be disciples of Christ. We honor this mission and our heritage in the Roman Catholic tradition by providing students with a strong background in religion, morality, virtue and responsibility.
We are dedicated to excellence in academic instruction across all grade levels. Our low student-teacher ratio reflects our commitment to providing a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive to all types of learners. We offer an array of creative, athletic and spiritual opportunities to complement each child`s educational experience and provide further opportunities for growth and development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Josephs School cost?

St. Josephs School's tuition is approximately $5,950 for private students.

What sports does St. Josephs School offer?

St. Josephs School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Josephs School's ranking?

St. Josephs School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for St. Josephs School?

The application deadline for St. Josephs School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,113 for elementary schools and $24,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).