St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Winter Haven, FL
535 Ave M NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
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
- The only Catholic school in Winter Haven
- Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Winter Haven since at least 2011
St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Winter Haven, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 450 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 35% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Orlando. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 450
- Teachers
- 29.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 224 girls, 226 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Orlando
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Florida
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.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?
About 450 students, with 16 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. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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