St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Athens, GA
958 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Athens, GA 30606
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Georgia
- Serving families in Athens since at least 2011
St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Athens, Georgia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 163 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 163
- Teachers
- 17.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 76 girls, 87 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Atlanta
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.
- Compared with 21 Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.
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 Georgia
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.
- Georgia Promise Scholarship · Education savings account
- Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit · 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 St. Joseph Catholic School
What grades does St. Joseph Catholic School serve?
St. Joseph Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?
About 163 students, with 9 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. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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