St. Joseph School in Oakley, KS, serves 68 udents in grades PK through 5 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 7 teaching staff members.
Joseph School offers a Catholic education and is affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udent body includes a 2.27% representation of students of color, reflecting its community demographics.
The school provides a regular elementary program in a rural locale, accommodating early childhood through fifth–grade udents.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Let this be our basic philosophy, WORK HARD, PLAY HARD, PRAY HARD.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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