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St. Joseph Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Fort Wayne, IN

2211 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Overall grade: B

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in Indiana

In Fort Wayne, Indiana, St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 152 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
152
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 88 girls, 64 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    155’17–18170’21–22152’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K23
    110
    218
    319
    415
    513
    620
    718
    816

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino95%
    White3%
    Black1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    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.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    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?

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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 152 students, with 12 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. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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