St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7
Anderson, SC
1200 Cornelia Rd, Anderson, SC 29621
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Anderson
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in South Carolina
- One of the most diverse private schools in South Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 84% since 2019–20
In Anderson, South Carolina, St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 83 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina. Enrollment is up about 84% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Charleston. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 83
- Teachers
- 15.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 30 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Charleston
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
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 Catholic School
What grades does St. Joseph Catholic School serve?
St. Joseph Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?
About 83 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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