St. Joseph School in La Puente, CA, serves 191 co–ed udents from kindergarten through eighth grade in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1950, this California K–8 private school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 and employs 11 teachers.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association.
Annual tuition at. Joseph School is $4,000, ranking it among the more affordable private school options in the area.
With 94% of udents representing students of color, the school reflects significant diversity within the local community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph School cost?
St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph School is Bishop Amat Memorial High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
15650 Temple Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 336-2821
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 336-2821
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
14655 Nelson Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 330-1003
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 330-1003
0.6 miles
Gr: 4 | 11 students
15243 Nelson Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 369-4335
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 369-4335
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 51 students
Molokan Elementary School
(Christian)
16222 Soriano Dr
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 336-5958
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 336-5958
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 56 students
United Christian Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
16152 Gale Ave
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 336-3334
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 336-3334
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Amat Memorial High School ![Bishop Amat Memorial High School Photo - Front Office]( "Bishop Amat Memorial High School Photo - Front Office")
(Catholic)
14301 Fairgrove Ave
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 962-2495
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 962-2495
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17800 Castleton St Ste 685
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Margett Pathway Academy
Alternative School
1501 Del Norte St
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 472-5107
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 472-5107
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
4.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
15650 Temple Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 336-2821
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 336-2821
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
14655 Nelson Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 330-1003
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 330-1003
0.6 miles
Gr: 4 | 11 students
15243 Nelson Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 369-4335
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 369-4335
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 51 students
Molokan Elementary School
(Christian)
16222 Soriano Dr
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 336-5958
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 336-5958
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 56 students
St. St.ephen Academy
(Baptist)
1718 Walnut Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 918-0796
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 918-0796
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
15650 Temple Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 336-2821
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 336-2821
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
15243 Nelson Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 369-4335
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 369-4335
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 51 students
United Christian Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
16152 Gale Ave
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 336-3334
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 336-3334
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
846 N Orange Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 917-3638
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 917-3638
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
St. St.ephen Academy
(Baptist)
1718 Walnut Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 918-0796
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 918-0796
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15801 Sierra Vista Ct.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4000
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4000
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15615 East Nelson Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-6700
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-6700
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16000 Workman St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4200
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4200
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15151 East Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5100
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5100
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Giordano St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5001
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5001
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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