St. Joseph School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Joseph School

175 N 8th Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Tel: (985) 386-6421

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St. Joseph School was established in 1896 to serve the Catholic students of St. Joseph Church Parish.

It has been a landmark of the Ponchatoula area for generations.

The school is operated by the church parish which for years has been served by the Dominican fathers.

For many years the Notre Dame Sisters served as administrators and staffed the school.

Presently the school is staffed by twenty-one professionals with four classroom aides.

The school serves just over 300 students and their families.

St. Joseph Catholic School has been providing a quality Catholic education for students in the Ponchatoula area since 1896.

The mission of St. Joseph School is to instill in our students Catholic principles while developing academic excellence in an environment of mutual respect.

St. Joseph School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 487 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1896

Student Body

Total Students

487 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please check website under Admissions for current tuition information.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 487 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Tangipahoa Parish, LA is $12,023 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).