St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Moorhead, MN
1005 2nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
- Serving families in Moorhead since at least 2011
St. Joseph Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Moorhead, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 177 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Crookston. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 24.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 77 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Crookston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
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 Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Elementary School whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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 Elementary School
What grades does St. Joseph Elementary School serve?
St. Joseph Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Elementary School?
About 177 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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