St. Joseph Elementary School (2026 Profile)

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St. Joseph Elementary School

5.00 (1 review)

210 E Broadway Ave
Pierre, SD 57501

Tel: (605) 224-7185

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The staff at SJS works together with the parents to assist the children in becoming everything God expects them to be.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 186 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,250
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Christian School Association (NCSA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1958

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Student Body

Total Students

186 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

23%

Average Class Size

16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,250

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Tuition Notes

No child is refused admission due to inability to pay. Students that are not Catholic pay $500 more.

School Notes

The staff at SJS works together with the parents to assist the children in becoming everything God expects them to be.Religion is taught daily and the children are blessed to be able to attend mass twice a week. The average class size is 17 students. Physical Education is offered three times a week and Music is offered twice. .

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Joseph Elementary School cost?

St. Joseph Elementary School's tuition is approximately $1,250 for private students.

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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5 8/21/2014

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 186 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,250
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,455 for elementary schools and $7,985 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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