Cathedral of St. Joseph
Parish school · Grades K–8
Saint Joseph, MO
518 N 11th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Saint Joseph since at least 2011
Cathedral of St. Joseph is a Catholic parish school in Saint Joseph, Missouri, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 161 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 166 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 161
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 87 girls, 74 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cathedral of St. Joseph whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cathedral of St. Joseph
What grades does Cathedral of St. Joseph serve?
Cathedral of St. Joseph serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Cathedral of St. Joseph?
About 161 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cathedral of St. Joseph?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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