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St. Joseph Catholic School

25 S Spruce St
Paris, AR 72855
St. Joseph Catholic School in Paris, AR, serves 70 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a Catholic, co–educational town–based setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 4 teachers on staff, supporting elementary and middle school education.
Founded with a Catholic religious affiliation, the school is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association.
Joseph Catholic School is ranked in the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for udent diversity, with 97% of enrolled students representing students of color.
Families seeking a Catholic town school environment in Paris, AR, can consider.
Joseph Catholic School for grades PK–8 with an enrollment of 70 udents.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Faith is like a bright ray of sunlight. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,350 for elementary schools and $8,690 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Arkansas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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