Our Mission: Saint Joseph School, a Catholic co-educational elementary school, promotes academic excellence rooted in Gospel values, fosters the formation of minds, hearts and spirits and encourages growth in responsibility and service.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,653
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Saint Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Promotes academic excellence rooted in Gospel values and Catholic tradition
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Joseph School cost?
Saint Joseph School's tuition is approximately $5,653 for private students.
What is Saint Joseph School's ranking?
Saint Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Saint Joseph School?
The application deadline for Saint Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Saint Joseph School also viewed these schools: Assumption Parish School, Holy Child Catholic School, Our Lady Catholic School, St. Paul Catholic School and Sacred Heart Elementary School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Saint Joseph School is Victory Christian Academy (3.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (4.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
10.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 309 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Our Lady Catholic School
(Catholic)
1599 Saint Marys Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
9.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
465 New Smizer Mill Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-4333
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-4333
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8
350 E 4th St
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-4602
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-4602
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Valle Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
49 Dubourg Place
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-7496
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-7496
32.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
10.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 309 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Our Lady Catholic School
(Catholic)
1599 Saint Marys Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-2963
9.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
465 New Smizer Mill Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-4333
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-4333
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8
350 E 4th St
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-4602
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-4602
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
10.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 309 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
465 New Smizer Mill Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-4333
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-4333
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8
350 E 4th St
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-4602
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 938-4602
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Tuition listed
St. Peter's Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Clay Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-0460
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-0460
15.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
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Location
Miles
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Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1930 Meyer Drury Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
3.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3228 Miller Road
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
4 miles
Gr: NS-K
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3511 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Christian Outreach School ![Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield]( "Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield")
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1930 Meyer Drury Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
3.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
Christian Outreach School ![Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield]( "Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield")
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1030 St Pius Drive
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-7487
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 931-7487
10.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Christian School
(Christian)
13001 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 842-1781
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 842-1781
11 miles
Gr: K-9 | 30 students
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
12 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1930 Meyer Drury Dr.
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 223-7330
3.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3511 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Christian Outreach School ![Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield]( "Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield")
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Queen Of All Saints School
(Catholic)
6611 Christopher Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3228 Miller Road
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
4 miles
Gr: NS-K
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3511 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Christian Outreach School ![Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield]( "Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield")
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Queen Of All Saints School
(Catholic)
6611 Christopher Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
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10/
Top 1%10
1800 Hanover
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6798 St. Luke's Church Road
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 282-6970
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 282-6970
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6208 Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4429
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4429
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6208 Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4451
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4451
2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 626 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6208 Us Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4417
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4417
2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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