St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Vancouver, WA
6500 Highland Dr, Vancouver, WA 98661
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Vancouver
- Serving families in Vancouver since at least 2011
In Vancouver, Washington, St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 417 students attend, with roughly 23 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 417
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 23.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 214 girls, 203 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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?
Questions about St. Joseph Catholic School
What grades does St. Joseph Catholic School serve?
St. Joseph Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?
About 417 students, with 23 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.
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