St. Joseph Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Maggie Valley, NC
175 Rich Cove Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
- Serving families in Maggie Valley since at least 2011
St. Joseph Academy is an independent Catholic school in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 5 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Charlotte. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 5
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 2 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Charlotte
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or 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 St. Joseph Academy
What grades does St. Joseph Academy serve?
St. Joseph Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Academy?
About 5 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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