St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hanover, PA
5125 Grandview Rd, Hanover, PA 17331
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Hanover
St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 210 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 210
- Teachers
- 16.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 110 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
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.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 210 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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