Celebrating 125 years of Catholic primary education in Moorhead, St.
Joseph's Catholic School is a Parish school of St. Joseph's and St. Francis de Sales.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
248 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 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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What schools are St. Joseph Elementary School often compared to?
St. Joseph Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Park Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Joseph Elementary School's ranking?
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph Elementary School is Park Christian School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oak Grove Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
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Park Christian School![Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.]( "Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.")
(Christian)
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
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