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St. Joseph Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Jacksonville, FL

11600 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 485 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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
485
Teachers
35.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 230 girls, 255 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 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (14 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    481’11–12462’13–14465’15–16466’17–18454’19–20423’21–22485’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K72
    K55
    158
    252
    354
    457
    549
    655
    749
    856

    Student body

    White60%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Two or more races8%
    Asian8%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    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.

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    • 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?
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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 485 students, with 14 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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