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St. Joseph Catholic School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Howell, MI

425 E Washington St, Howell, MI 48843

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Michigan
  • Serving families in Howell since at least 2011

In Howell, Michigan, St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 65 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Lansing. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
65
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 42 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 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    259’11–12195’13–14140’15–16137’17–1880’19–2046’21–2265’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K11
    114
    213
    32
    46
    54
    64
    76
    85

    Student body

    White92%
    Black5%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school 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 K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?

    About 65 students, with 11 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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