St. Joseph Catholic School Ost (Top-Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School for 2026)

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St. Joseph Catholic School Ost

12917 E Maple Grove Rd
Mount Hope, KS 67108

Tel: (316) 444-2548

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St. Joseph Catholic School O in Mount Hope, KS serves 164 coâ€“ed students from preâ€“kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.

Founded in 1905, the school has a longanding history as a Catholic elementary and middle school affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

The udentâ€“teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 12 teaching staff members, offering a regular elementary and secondary program.

The school's udent diversity includes a 0.71% student color representation, reflecting its community demographic profile.

Joseph Catholic School O ranks among the oldest private schools in Kansas, with a rural location approximately 8 to 14 miles from other nearby private Kâ€“8 schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 164 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

164 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 164 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Sedgwick County, KS is $12,726 for elementary schools and $17,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sedgwick County, KS is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).