St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Auburn, CA
11610 Atwood Rd, Auburn, CA 95603
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Auburn
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 42% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Auburn since at least 2011
St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Auburn, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 242 students and around 15 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in California. Enrollment has grown about 42% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Sacramento. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 242
- Teachers
- 16 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 127 girls, 115 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sacramento
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in California (15 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
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 K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?
About 242 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Catholic School?
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