St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bradenton, FL
2990 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Bradenton
- Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Florida
- Serving families in Bradenton since at least 2011
In Bradenton, Florida, St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 264 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. The school is part of the Diocese of Venice. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 264
- Teachers
- 20.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 144 girls, 120 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Venice
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (13 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
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 Florida
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.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · 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 264 students, with 13 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. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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