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St. Joseph Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

West Branch, MI

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935 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI 48661

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in West Branch since at least 2011

In West Branch, Michigan, St. Joseph Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 84 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gaylord. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
84
Teachers
6.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    164’11–12131’13–1486’15–1667’17–1860’19–2069’21–2284’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K27
    K16
    TK2
    15
    211
    36
    414
    56
    66
    712
    86

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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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 84 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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