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St. Joseph Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Richardson, TX

600 S Jupiter Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

Overall grade: A+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Richardson since at least 2011

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Richardson, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 283 students and around 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Dallas. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
283
Teachers
24.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 148 girls, 135 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    363’11–12297’13–14299’15–16275’17–18254’19–20249’21–22283’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K31
    124
    238
    326
    423
    528
    644
    736
    833

    Student body

    Asian36%
    White21%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black16%
    Two or more races9%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    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 Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?

    About 283 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. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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