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St. Joseph Grade School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Huntington, WV

1326 6th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Huntington
  • One of the most diverse private schools in West Virginia
  • Serving families in Huntington since at least 2011

St. Joseph Grade School is a Catholic parish school in Huntington, West Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 272 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. West Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
272
Teachers
23.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 109 girls, 163 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    277’11–12286’13–14298’15–16286’17–18281’19–20284’21–22272’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K120
    K20
    125
    218
    337
    431
    529
    638
    748
    826

    Student body

    White65%
    Two or more races15%
    Black10%
    Asian6%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in West Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Grade School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Joseph Grade School

    What grades does St. Joseph Grade School serve?

    St. Joseph Grade School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Grade School?

    About 272 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Grade School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. West Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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