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St. Joseph Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Erie, MI

2238 Manhattan St, Erie, MI 48133

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Michigan
  • Serving families in Erie since at least 2011

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Erie, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 71 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
71
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 32 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    87’11–1293’13–1496’15–16105’17–1881’21–2271’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K5
    18
    213
    313
    49
    510
    69
    73
    81

    Student body

    White94%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    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 71 students, with 7 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.

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