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St. Joseph Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades K–6

Saint Johns, MI

201 E Cass St, Saint Johns, MI 48879

Overall grade: B-

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  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Saint Johns since at least 2011

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Saint Johns, Michigan, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 199 students and around 17 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Lansing. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
199
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 85 girls, 114 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 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    255’11–12227’13–14206’15–16187’17–18166’19–20211’21–22199’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K29
    TK22
    128
    227
    325
    428
    522
    618

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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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–6.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?

    About 199 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Catholic School?

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