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St. Joseph Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades 7–12

Madison, MS

308 New Mannsdale Rd, Madison, MS 39110

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools nationwide
  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Madison since at least 2011

In Madison, Mississippi, St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 387 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Jackson. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
387
Teachers
57.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 189 girls, 198 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    460’11–12450’13–14397’15–16413’17–18396’19–20382’21–22387’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    760
    845
    971
    1069
    1168
    1274

    Student body

    White64%
    Black25%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Mississippi

    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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    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 7–12.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?

    About 387 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. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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