St. Joseph School provides education in accord with Catholic principles to the students of Saint Joseph School; to maintain Saint Joseph School in proper physical condition; and to establish policies for Saint Joseph School under the authority of the Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, in conjunction with the pastors of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Blessed Katharine Drexel parishes and the Bishop of Harrisburg.
School program is designed to help our children develop spiritually, intellectually, and physically so that they meet the challenges in their lives, applying Gospel values in our ever-changing society.
The required curriculum subjects are: religion, integrated language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, health, computer, library skills, art, handwriting, and physical education in accordance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Diocese of Harrisburg.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015
Student Body
Total Students
416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph 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 School is West Shore Christian Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mechanicsburg Learning Center (1.6 miles away)
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