St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Placentia, CA
801 N Bradford Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Placentia since at least 2011
St. Joseph Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Placentia, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 179 students and around 13 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Orange. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 179
- Teachers
- 14.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Orange
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in California (13 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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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 179 students, with 13 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.
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