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St. Joseph Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Marietta, GA

81 Lacy St NW, Marietta, GA 30060

Overall grade: A

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Marietta
  • Serving families in Marietta since at least 2011

In Marietta, Georgia, St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 366 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
366
Teachers
31.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 201 girls, 165 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 21 Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    481’11–12488’13–14452’17–18425’19–20397’21–22366’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K43
    132
    241
    332
    441
    550
    648
    737
    842

    Student body

    White52%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Black12%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    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 Georgia'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 366 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. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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